Jeffrey Clark, former U.S. Department of Justice Attorney, has been found to have violated professional conduct rules according to a preliminary finding by a D.C. attorney ethics panel. The disciplinary hearing, which took place on Thursday, centered around allegations that Clark attempted to manipulate the Justice Department to support former President Donald Trump’s narrative of election fraud.
According to the findings of the panel, Clark was acting unethically in his efforts, potentially undermining the independence of the Justice Department. This violation, if followed through after the preliminary findings, could have significant consequences for Clark’s future professional standing.
While the specific nature of the panel’s allegations against Clark has not been made immediately clear, it appears they relate closely to the attorney’s relations with the Trump administration. Regardless of these details, this is a clear signal to other legal professionals that any attempts to inappropriately leverage or influence governmental departments will be held to account.
For further reading on Clark’s case and the preliminary findings of the D.C. attorney ethics panel, refer to the recent report on Law360.