Department of Justice opens criminal investigation into Corey Lewandowski
Ex-Trump adviser and former top aide for homeland security alleged to have profited off government role
TL;DR
- Corey Lewandowski, a former Trump adviser and DHS aide, is under criminal investigation.
- The investigation stems from allegations that Lewandowski profited from his government role.
- The probe was initiated by a criminal referral from the DHS Inspector General's office.
- The focus is on Lewandowski's involvement in the handling of certain government contracts.
- Lewandowski's lawyer denies all allegations of wrongdoing.
- The Justice Department has not yet issued subpoenas in the investigation.