David Weiss Chose Not to Record the Alexander Smirnov Interview He Attended - emptywheel
Briefly

Smirnov's indictment details his false claims made during an interview, including a fabricated story about Hunter Biden and Kyivan involvement, indicating possible deception.
The absence of recorded evidence from the Smirnov interview suggests an unorthodox approach by investigators, raising questions about their true intentions regarding Joe Biden.
Special Counsel David Weiss' continued interest in Smirnov’s uncharged statements indicates an ongoing focus on framing Biden, despite limited corroborative evidence.
Smirnov's accusations and the nature of the interview point to a potential strategy by Weiss to prioritize Smirnov's statements over broader claims against Biden.
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