Judge Maryellen Noreika Confuses Hunter Biden's Memoir for the NYPost - emptywheel
Judge Maryellen Noreika rejected Hunter Biden's motions to dismiss, discussing the prosecution's decision on firearm charges and considerations supporting the case. [ more ]
Judge Rejects Hunter Biden Claim of Selective Prosecution in Gun Case
The federal judge rejected Hunter Biden's claim of selective prosecution, stating it was nonsensical for the Biden Justice Department to target the president's son. [ more ]
FBI informant who accused the Bidens of corruption in Ukraine is charged with lying to authorities
Special counsel David Weiss, who is investigating Hunter Biden, has filed charges against the FBI informant who accused the Bidens of corruption in Ukraine.
The false statement made by Alexander Smirnov, the FBI informant, is what Republicans have used to accuse Joe Biden of corruption and led to an impeachment inquiry against him.
The indictment filed by the special counsel does not mention the Biden family by name, but it is clear it concerns them. [ more ]
Newly surfaced e-mail allegedly helps prove Bidens in biz with Beijing-linked firm while Joe was still VP
Hunter Biden allegedly worked with Chinese state-linked CEFC China Energy while his father was vice president, as revealed by a document.
The document, a letter from Hunter Biden to CEFC Executive Director Jianjun Zang, suggested collaboration on projects and coordination with Hunter's confidant James Gilliar. [ more ]
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 ]
Hunter Biden's Motions to Dismiss: The Technical Complaints - emptywheel
Several motions to dismiss filed by Hunter Biden challenge key aspects of the indictment, which could potentially weaken the case against him.
The technical complaints raised by Hunter Biden's legal team focus on the timing and nature of the alleged tax violations, undermining the prosecution's narrative. [ more ]
FBI Informant Touted by Republicans Indicted for Lying About Bidens' Involvement in Ukrainian Business
An FBI informant has been charged with lying about the business dealings of President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden.
The informant claimed that Burisma executives admitted appointing Hunter Biden to protect themselves from potential problems, and that the company paid $5 million each to Hunter Biden and his father. [ more ]
Tony Bobulinski Says Trump's Impeachment Radicalized Him - emptywheel
Bobulinski's transcript revealed concerns about business practices in China and his exclusion from a deal involving Hunter Biden and CEFC.
Transcript highlighted Bobulinski's frustration at being left out of a business arrangement and his denial of Joe Biden's involvement in the deal. [ more ]
David Weiss Is a Direct Witness to the Crimes on Which He Indicted Alexander Smirnov - emptywheel
David Weiss' office sent a final deal to resolve Hunter Biden's case, but reneged on it amid false claims.
Bill Barr denies ending the investigation into the allegations against Joe Biden and claims it was sent to Delaware for further investigation. [ more ]
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 ]
Where Derek Hines Claims to Have Gotten the Hunter Biden Dick Pics He Sniffed - emptywheel
Hunter Biden's motion to compel has shed light on the digital evidence in his case
The texts in question were obtained from Hunter Biden's laptop, but their validity may be challenged without validation from an Apple database [ more ]
Exp[o]rt Reports: When David Weiss Claimed Keith Ablow's Sawdust Was Hunter Biden's Cocaine - emptywheel
Garrett Ziegler accessed a password-protected phone backup containing a photo sent by Keith Ablow, which he claims came from an expert carpenter trying to kick a coke habit.
David Weiss disputes Ziegler's claim and says the photo was taken by Hunter Biden of 'apparent cocaine' in late 2018. [ more ]
Biden critic who once worked with Hunter tells lawmakers Joe Biden was 'enabler' of son's business
Tony Bobulinski, a onetime business associate of Hunter Biden, testified before lawmakers reiterating his claims about Joe Biden's involvement in his family's overseas business schemes.
Bobulinski described Joe Biden as an 'enabler' of these business schemes and accused him of selling out to foreign actors for influence and access. [ more ]
Smoking Gun! FBI Didn't Have "Sufficient Evidence" to Prosecute Firearms Crimes against Hunter Biden - emptywheel
Federal agents investigating Hunter Biden believe they have enough evidence to charge him with tax crimes and a false statement related to a gun purchase.
The gun purchase investigation stems from 2018 when Hunter Biden was using drugs heavily. [ more ]