Adam Schiff, the Democratic Congressman from California, has been hit with some bad news recently. According to a former U.S. Attorney, Schiff could be facing a felony charge at minimum for his involvement in the Ukraine scandal.
The news was first reported by Fox News, who quoted former U.S. Attorney Joe diGenova. DiGenova said that Schiff had “engaged in a criminal conspiracy to defraud the United States” and that the evidence was “overwhelming.” He went on to say that the evidence was “so overwhelming” that Schiff could be facing “a felony at minimum.”
Schiff has been at the center of the Ukraine scandal since it first broke in late September. He was the one who first brought the whistleblower complaint to the public’s attention and has been a vocal critic of President Trump’s actions in the scandal.
Schiff has denied any wrongdoing and has called the allegations against him “baseless.” He has also accused President Trump of trying to “intimidate” him.
The news of a possible criminal charge against Schiff is sure to be a blow to the congressman’s reputation and could have major implications for his political career. It remains to be seen what will happen next, but the news is sure to be a major distraction for Schiff and could have a significant impact on the impeachment inquiry.