Special Prosecutor Files Charges Against Witness Accusing Hunter Biden of False Testimony and Obstruction of Justice
Special prosecutor David Weiss, leading the investigation into Hunter Biden, has filed charges of false testimony and obstruction of justice against a confidential source of the FBI. The witness, Alexander Smirnov, had provided statements accusing executives associated with the Ukrainian energy company Burisma of paying Hunter and Joe Biden $5 million each, allegedly in 2015 or 2016.
These false allegations have been instrumental in Republican accusations against President Joe Biden, which led to demands for impeachment proceedings. However, prosecutors have attributed the motive behind Smirnov’s false testimony to political reasons, undermining the allegations of corruption against the Bidens.
The charges further discredit the main testimony against Joe Biden, as prosecutors revealed that Smirnov had routine business contacts with Burisma executives in 2017, after Biden’s term as vice president had ended. The accusations against the Bidens have been found to be baseless and fabricated.
Despite being summoned for a court appearance in Las Vegas after his arrest at the airport, Smirnov’s public defender declined to comment on the case. If convicted, Smirnov faces a maximum sentence of 25 years in prison.
The case against the Bidens has suffered a significant blow with the revelation that the key witness provided false and fictitious evidence. The charges against Smirnov raise doubts about the credibility of the longstanding Republican accusations against President Biden, which have lacked sufficient evidence.
The judge has scheduled a hearing on Smirnov’s detention for February 20, and the case continues to unfold as the investigation into Hunter Biden progresses.