David Weiss' Rush Job on Alexander Smirnov's Sentencing - emptywheel
Briefly

Alexander Smirnov, the FBI informant, pled guilty to fabricating bribes against Joe Biden in 2020, admitting that his claims originated from biased motives.
Smirnov's plea outlined that his communications with Burisma executives in 2017 were routine and had been misrepresented into accusations against Biden, strategically aligning with political motives.
The plea deal stipulates that the sentencing of Smirnov will occur within 30 days after his plea, but not before January 8, highlighting a notable delay.
Judge Otis Wright accepted Smirnov's plea, amidst concerns that the prosecution chose not to pursue further implications for other related investigations.
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