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ABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago
US politics

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 ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US politics

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 ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
US politics

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 ]
emptywheel
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

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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New York Post
3 months ago
NYC politics

NYC migrants must be deported to halt crime spree

A migrant teen arrested for a mob attack on police in Times Square has been arrested again, this time for shoplifting.
The Manhattan DA did not oppose the teen's release without bail after the first arrest, but a second teen involved in the Times Square incident is being held in Rikers. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

US driver linked to secret service' flees UK after crash leaves nurse unable to walk

A US citizen associated with the secret service left the UK after a car crash that left a mental health nurse unable to walk.
The suspect was able to travel to the US just days before his court appearance, despite being described as a flight risk. [ more ]
Above the Law
5 months ago
Law

2024 Legal Landscape: Predictions And Preparations For GCs

Nearly 90% of in-house counsel are unsatisfied with their current positions.
Over 80% of in-house lawyers feel their legal departments are under-resourced. [ more ]
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