"Russian Ties: Hunter Biden's Plea Deal Derailment and FBI Informant's Claims"
TL;DR
Hunter Biden's lawyers accused special counsel David Weiss of using discredited bribery allegations from an FBI informant, Alexander Smirnov, to derail his plea deal. They requested additional information about the plea deal and discussions regarding Smirnov's tip. Smirnov, indicted for lying to the FBI about the Bidens' alleged business dealings, was released with conditions including GPS monitoring and surrendering his passports. Hunter Biden's attorneys also filed motions to dismiss tax charges, alleging prosecutorial misconduct and violation of his rights. The judge has scheduled a hearing for March 27 to hear the pretrial motions.
Topics:nationlegalcriminal-justice#bribery-allegations#hunter-biden#indictment#legalcriminal-justice#plea-deal#special-counsel
- Hunter Biden says special counsel used Alexander Smirnov’s discredited bribery claims to derail his plea deal CNN
- Indicted ex-FBI informant told investigators he got Hunter Biden dirt from Russian intelligence officials CNN
- FBI informant who lied about the Bidens’ ties to Ukrainian energy company had high-level Russian contacts: DOJ Fox News
- Special Counsel: Biden accuser Smirnov had 'extensive' Russia ties USA TODAY
- FBI informant said Russian intelligence involved in Hunter Biden story — DOJ Axios
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