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Alexander Smirnov Shared an Already-Debunked Fox News Hoax with His FBI Handler - emptywheel

Prosecutors did not confirm that Alexander Smirnov's false claims in 2020 came from Russian intelligence.

Smirnov attributed the claims about Hunter Biden to Russian spies. [ more ]

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Ex-FBI informant charged with lying about Bidens to remain jailed while he awaits trial, judge rules

Judge ordered detention for former FBI informant tied to Biden bribery scheme due to flight risk.

Prosecutors revealed informant's ties to Russian intelligence and travel plans to meet with foreign contacts. [ more ]

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Ex-FBI informant charged with lying about Bidens to remain jailed while he awaits trial, judge rules

FBI informant charged with fabricating bribery scheme involving President Biden's family ordered to remain in jail pending trial due to flight risk.

Prosecutors raised concerns about the informant's ties to Russian intelligence and potential to flee the country. [ more ]

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Ex-FBI informant charged with lying about Bidens arrested again

Alexander Smirnov, charged with lying about bribery involving Joe Biden's family, was re-arrested in Las Vegas after a judge initially released him with a GPS monitor.

Smirnov, with US-Israeli citizenship, is facing charges of making a false statement and creating a false record in relation to the bribery scheme. [ more ]

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Alexander Smirnov Admits Russian Spies Passed on Lies about Hunter Biden - emptywheel

Smirnov planned a long trip, has substantial funds, and has ties to multiple country spies.

Smirnov admitted to getting information from Russian spies about Hunter Biden. [ more ]

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FBI informant who lied about Bidens' Ukraine ties had contact with Russians prosecutors

Smirnov charged with bribery scheme involving Bidens and Burisma

Prosecutors reveal contacts with Russian intelligence officials [ more ]

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A Third Tie between Trump World and Alexander Smirnov - emptywheel

Smirnov has controversial ties including potential involvement in illegal activities and connections to Russian spies and oligarchs.

Investigations involving Smirnov, Rudy Giuliani, and Donald Trump raise questions about political connections and motives. [ more ]

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Ex-F.B.I. Informant to Appear in Federal Court in Las Vegas

The former FBI informant Alexander Smirnov has been rearrested for the second time in a week.

The hearing will determine whether prosecutors were justified in the highly unusual and aggressive move to rearrest Smirnov for the sake of national security. [ more ]

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Ex-FBI source accused of lying about Bidens in custody again

Former FBI informant arrested on charges of lying about bribery allegations involving President Joe Biden and Hunter Biden.

Alexander Smirnov taken into custody while meeting with his lawyers after prosecutors appealed his release ahead of trial. [ more ]

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Ex-F.B.I. Informant to Be Held in Custody Indefinitely, Judge Says

Alexander Smirnov deemed flight risk and held in custody indefinitely

Details of Smirnov's rearrest and possession of firearms emerge [ more ]

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Judge to hold hearing Monday considering detention of ex-FBI source accused of lying about Bidens

Former FBI informant charged with lying about a bribery scheme involving President Biden's family is back in custody pending trial

Prosecutors argue Smirnov poses a flight risk due to access to significant funds and connections to Russian officials [ more ]

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Ex-FBI source charged with Biden lies is tied to Russian intelligence, prosecutors say

The former FBI informant charged with fabricating claims about bribery involving Joe Biden and a Ukrainian energy company has extensive contacts with Russian intelligence agencies.

Federal prosecutors argue that Alexander Smirnov should be held in custody, pointing to his planned meeting with Russian intelligence officials and access to significant funds. [ more ]

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The Informant Turned Defendant Who Took Aim at the Bidens

Alexander Smirnov was an informant for the F.B.I., who played a double game by providing information on oligarchs while also offering consulting services to them.

In 2020, Smirnov lied to his F.B.I. handler about the Ukrainian energy company Burisma supposedly arranging bribes for President Biden and his son, leading to his recent indictment. [ more ]

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FBI informant said Russian intelligence involved in Hunter Biden story, DOJ alleges

The FBI confidential source admitted to implicating Russian intervention in spreading false information about the Bidens.

Alexander Smirnov faces charges for providing allegedly false information about President Biden and Hunter Biden. [ more ]

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The Still Unidentified "Big Guy[s]" in the Alexander Smirnov Saga - emptywheel

Smirnov participated in duplicitous business schemes while working as a government informant, including a pump and dump scheme.

Smirnov pitched business ideas to individuals with close ties to Donald Trump, like Sam Kislin, involving potential market manipulation and corruption. [ more ]

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Ken Vogel Covers Up Rudy Giuliani and His Alleged Russian Spies - emptywheel

Ken Vogel joins Hunter Biden beat

Struggle with basic details about the investigation [ more ]

New York Post

This lying witness does not exonerate the Bidens

Special Counsel charged Alexander Smirnov for spreading a false story about Hunter Biden.

The filing undermines claims of a Russian disinformation campaign. [ more ]

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Smirnov and [a]Blow - emptywheel

Hunter Biden's legal team mocks mistakes by David Weiss and brings up the arrest of Alexander Smirnov.

The renewed focus on Smirnov allegations may have led to David Weiss reneging on a plea deal with Hunter Biden. [ more ]

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Fox News Silent on Bogus Hunter Biden Witness It Hyped Constantly

Russian businessman Alexander Smirnov has been charged with making false statements and obstructing the investigation into Hunter Biden.

Conservative media, including Fox News, heavily promoted Smirnov's allegations against the Bidens but did not mention the false allegations after charges were filed. [ more ]

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The Gaps in David Weiss' Belated Indictment of Alexander Smirnov - emptywheel

The informant behind an FD-1023 used to justify the investigation into Hunter and Joe Biden has been indicted for false statement and obstruction.

The indictment alleges that the informant lied about his meetings with Burisma and what Burisma officials told him. [ more ]

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FBI informant charged with lying about Bidens' ties to Ukrainian firm

Former FBI informant Alexander Smirnov has been charged with lying about Joe and Hunter Biden's ties to a Ukrainian energy firm.

If convicted, Smirnov could face up to 25 years in prison for making false statements and creating a false record. [ more ]

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