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The video titled “Former federal prosecutor explains how criminal referrals are handled by DOJ” features Cully Stimson, a former federal prosecutor and legal fellow at The Heritage Foundation.

In this segment, Stimson discusses:

• Handling Criminal Referrals: How the Department of Justice evaluates referrals submitted by congressional committees, government agencies, or outside entities, including the legal thresholds, prosecutorial discretion, and the investigative steps federal prosecutors take before deciding whether to open a grand jury investigation or bring formal charges.

• Context and Specific Allegations: Stimson breaks down the context surrounding recent legal allegations, specifically addressing matters involving former federal official/attorney Jina Choi, explaining the standards required to substantiate criminal referrals and what factors typically influence the DOJ’s decision to pursue or decline prosecution.