Justice Department sent target letters in Alaska Senate criminal probe. Here's what that means
Summary
The Justice Department has sent target letters to Democratic attorney Marc Elias and others in its criminal investigation of an Alaska Senate race involving two candidates named Dan Sullivan. The inquiry has intensified in recent days, but target letters do not necessarily mean recipients will be charged.Key Facts
- The race features Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan, Democrat Mary Peltola and retired teacher Dan J. Sullivan.
- Authorities are investigating whether Dan J. Sullivan’s candidacy was intended to confuse voters and draw votes away from the incumbent.
- The Justice Department has issued more than 100 subpoenas and sent letters ordering people to preserve records, according to a person briefed on the investigation.
- The FBI visited donors to Dan J. Sullivan over the weekend, the article reports.
- Alaska U.S. Attorney Michael Heyman said new revelations led to a significant increase in law enforcement resources in Alaska.
- Peltola has said she knew nothing about efforts to put Dan J. Sullivan on the ballot and denied wanting to trick voters.
- Dan J. Sullivan and Democratic groups have denied that Democrats recruited him as part of a campaign scheme.
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