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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Special Counsel charged Alexander Smirnov for spreading a false story about Hunter Biden.
The filing undermines claims of a Russian disinformation campaign.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.