Jack Smith says key Jan 6 witness relied on hearsay, lacked firsthand evidence

Former special counsel Jack Smith undercut claims made by Cassidy Hutchinson, a former White House aide and Jan. 6 Committee witness, while testifying in a recent deposition to Congress.

Smith told the House Judiciary Committee this month that he evaluated Hutchinson's explosive claims as part of his investigation and prosecution of President Donald Trump related to the 2020 election, according to a transcript published Wednesday. 

Smith said they had deficiencies because Hutchinson did not offer firsthand information.