Justice Department is examining handling of mortgage fraud investigation into Sen. Adam Schiff

The Department of Justice is reviewing how the mortgage fraud investigation involving Sen. Adam Schiff has been handled, including claims that individuals acted under directions from two Trump administration officials who pushed the probe against the California Democrat, according to a document reviewed by The Associated Press.

The broader context includes scrutiny of earlier efforts by real estate developers to pursue mortgage-fraud allegations against political opponents, with questions about whether these actions were properly conducted and whether any officials influenced the investigation.

Federal authorities in Maryland conducted interviews with a Republican congressional candidate who championed the Schiff mortgage-fraud allegations and questioned her about any communications with a Justice Department official and a housing-finance regulator. The candidate, Christine Bish, indicated she was prepared to discuss her ongoing attempts to highlight Schiff’s mortgages, including years of activity surrounding the case.

“The revelation that authorities are turning their attention to the handling of the Schiff investigation is likely to bring fresh scrutiny to the already criticized efforts by Pulte and Martin to investigate Trump political foes for mortgage fraud.”

Additional details describe a mortgage that benefited Schiff’s family in 2003, with a Fannie Mae-backed loan reportedly tied to occupancy representations. The probe is part of ongoing debates over how mortgage documents and property records may have been used to secure favorable loan terms, and whether any improprieties occurred in acquiring or reporting these terms.

Author’s note: This summary preserves the documented allegations and responses while avoiding unverified interpretations, focusing on reported actions, official inquiries, and involved parties.

Авторское резюме: Обзор показывает, как расследование по ипотечному мошенничеству вокруг сенатора Шиффа привлекает внимание к процессу и влиянию внешних акторов на ход дела, а также к необходимой прозрачности в проверке документации и платежей.

WCVB Channel 5 — 2025-11-20

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