Has Adam Schiff been formally indicted on any charges?
Executive summary
No public record in the provided reporting shows that Sen. Adam Schiff has been formally indicted; reporting documents an active federal mortgage-fraud investigation and internal DOJ reviews, including a Maryland grand jury examining the handling of the probe, but not an indictment [1] [2] [3]. Several outlets describe the inquiry as stalled or questioned internally, and the DOJ has opened an internal review of how the investigation was conducted [4] [5].
1. What the sources say: no indictment yet, only an investigation
Multiple national outlets report that Schiff is the subject of a criminal probe into alleged mortgage fraud tied to properties in California and Maryland; those reports describe investigations, referrals, and subpoenas, not an indictment charging Schiff with a crime [1] [2] [5]. Coverage from Politico, NBC, PBS/The Associated Press and others frames the matter as an active inquiry by Maryland prosecutors and federal agencies rather than as completed criminal charging [6] [3] [5].
2. Where the case stands: grand juries, subpoenas and internal DOJ scrutiny
Reporting shows a federal grand jury in Maryland has been convened to review aspects of the mortgage-fraud inquiry and has issued subpoenas to witnesses tied to people who helped surface allegations — but that grand jury appears focused on the handling of the probe as much as on underlying allegations against Schiff [3] [5]. The Justice Department has also opened an internal examination into whether outside actors were improperly involved in the investigation, signaling procedural scrutiny that could complicate or stall any charging decision [2] [5].
3. Evidence and prosecutorial caution: at least one U.S. attorney saw insufficient proof
Reporting by MSNBC and summarized by CNBC says the U.S. Attorney for Maryland told DOJ superiors she did not believe there was strong enough evidence to charge Schiff, reflecting prosecutorial hesitation inside the chain of command [4]. That assessment aligns with other coverage noting the investigation had “stalled” and that DOJ officials are examining how the inquiry proceeded [3] [5].
4. Political context and competing narratives
Coverage from outlets across the political spectrum frames this investigation within a charged political backdrop: critics and some conservative outlets suggest an impending indictment as part of Trump-era accountability for political opponents, while mainstream outlets emphasize DOJ process and internal reviews before any charge would be brought [7] [6] [8]. Some sources note that senior Trump allies publicly urged prosecutions of Trump’s critics; DOJ officials’ scrutiny of outside involvement in the Schiff probe raises questions about political motivation or improper influence [6] [8].
5. Procedural irregularities that could affect charging decisions
Multiple news reports document potential irregularities: subpoenas reference outside individuals who claimed to act at the direction of administration officials; the deputy attorney general’s office is overseeing an internal review; and the Maryland prosecutor reportedly questioned the sufficiency of evidence [2] [5] [4]. These procedural issues could either strengthen a defense against charges or prompt DOJ to pause or rework an investigation before presenting any indictment to a grand jury [3].
6. What an indictment would — and would not — look like, per the reporting
If charges were brought, reporting has suggested potential counts might include wire fraud, bank fraud, or false statements tied to mortgage or loan applications, based on the Federal Housing Finance Agency referral and public speculation; but no charging document has been filed in the sources reviewed [7] [1]. Available reporting does not include an indictment document, arrest, or arraignment for Schiff [1] [3].
7. Limitations and what the sources do not say
None of the provided sources includes a charging instrument or DOJ announcement that Schiff has been indicted; available sources do not mention any formal indictment, arraignment, or criminal conviction of Sen. Schiff [1] [3]. The sources also do not provide comprehensive evidence of guilt or innocence; they report probes, internal DOJ reviews, and conflicting assessments among prosecutors [2] [4].
8. Bottom line for readers
Based on current reporting in the provided sources, Adam Schiff has been investigated and is the subject of federal inquiries and grand-jury activity, but he has not been formally indicted according to those reports; the DOJ’s internal review and prosecutors’ doubt about evidence mean charging remains uncertain [3] [4] [5]. Readers should watch for an actual charging document or official DOJ statement before treating any speculation about an indictment as fact [3].