Adam Schiff Faces Legal Risks as Whistleblower
Adam Schiff Faces Allegations of Classified Leaks
Whistleblower Claims
Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) is facing scrutiny after declassified FBI files and whistleblower claims accused him of
authorizing leaks of classified information while leading the House Intelligence Committee.
The alleged misconduct dates back to 2017 during the Trump–Russia probe.
A former Democratic staffer said Schiff “encouraged the selective release of classified information” to damage Donald Trump.
FBI and Retaliation
The whistleblower claimed his warnings were ignored and that he was retaliated against.
He reported the issue to FBI offices in Washington and St. Louis, but “his complaints were never investigated.”
Legal Stakes
Experts note leaking classified material can bring “up to 10 years in prison per count.”
No DOJ investigation or indictment has been announced.
Political Fallout
Critics say if true, the claims mark “a serious breach of public trust.” Schiff has denied wrongdoing.
