Hillary Clinton faces ethical complaint over Russia investigation role

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is facing an ethical complaint from a government watchdog group, Democracy Restored, calling on the Arkansas state bar to investigate whether her involvement in the Russia investigation into President Trump should affect her ability to practice law in the state.

The complaint, filed this week, references the Arkansas Rules of Professional Conduct regarding “Dishonesty” and “Prejudice to the Administration of Justice.” It specifically requests a formal review of Clinton’s conduct during the 2016 presidential campaign, citing her approval of a plan to release false information to smear her opponent and distract from her own legal accusations.

Recent documents released by the Senate Judiciary Committee have brought Clinton’s name back into the spotlight, revealing her connection to anti-Trump “opposition research” and allegations that she personally signed off on efforts to promote unverified information to the media and law enforcement.

Democracy Restored asserts that Clinton’s actions violate ethical norms and the Arkansas bar’s rules of conduct for attorneys. They are calling for a thorough investigation and appropriate action to be taken by the Arkansas bar.

While no criminal charges have been filed against Clinton, Democracy Restored emphasizes the importance of holding members of the legal profession to higher standards. They believe that recent developments increase the likelihood of a federal investigation into her conduct.

In response to the complaint, a spokesperson for the Arkansas Supreme Court Office of Professional Conduct confirmed that it has been received and will be processed accordingly. Clinton’s office has not yet provided a comment on the matter.

The controversy surrounding Clinton’s involvement in the Russia investigation continues to unfold, with calls for accountability and transparency. As the legal process moves forward, the public will be watching closely to see how this situation develops.

This article was rewritten from an original post on Fox News by reporter Andrew Mark Miller, with contributions from Fox News Digital’s Alexandra Koch.