"Ex-Informant's Russian Contacts Linked to False Biden Claims"
TL;DR
Alexander Smirnov, a former FBI informant, has been accused of making false bribery claims about President Biden and his son Hunter, and has claimed that Russian intelligence officials were feeding him information. Prosecutors have portrayed Smirnov as a serial liar and a flight risk, and have expressed concerns about national security. Smirnov has been released from custody on a personal recognizance bond, and his lawyers have stated that he is an Israeli citizen.
- Ex-Informant Accused of Lying About Bidens Said He Had Russian Contacts The New York Times
- 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
- Man accused of lying to FBI about Hunter Biden claimed he got fake information from Russian intelligence CBS News
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