Former FBI Informant Alexander Smirnov Pleads Guilty to Fabricating Biden Bribery Allegatio

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Former FBI informant Alexander Smirnov admitted in court on Monday to fabricating claims about a bribery scheme involving President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden. His false allegations, which gained traction among certain political factions, played a significant role in fueling the GOP-led impeachment inquiry into the president.  

 

Smirnov also pleaded guilty to a separate charge of tax evasion, stemming from an indictment accusing him of concealing millions of dollars in income. According to reports, his sentence, expected to range from four to six years, will be determined in January. Additionally, Smirnov has been ordered to pay $675,502 in restitution and has agreed to settle $2.1 million in taxes and penalties for income earned between 2020 and 2022.  

 

The case sheds light on Smirnov’s role as a confidential source for the FBI before his criminal behavior came to light. He was charged in February with felony false statement and obstruction crimes. Among his most explosive claims was an accusation that Ukrainian energy company Burisma had paid $5 million each to Joe Biden and Hunter Biden during 2015 or 2016. These allegations, prosecutors revealed, were completely fabricated and began circulating in June 2020.  

 

Before his indictment, Smirnov’s identity remained unknown to the public. His statements were later revealed to be baseless, undermining their use as evidence in the impeachment inquiry.  

 

In February, Hunter Biden categorically denied involving his father in his business activities, including his position on the board of Burisma. Responding to the impeachment inquiry, he criticized the process, while Republicans failed to uncover evidence suggesting that President Biden had benefitted from his son’s international business dealings.  

 

Smirnov’s guilty plea highlights the dangers of politically charged misinformation and its potential impact on public trust. As the legal proceedings continue, the case underscores the importance of verifying claims before using them as the basis for political or legal action.

 

Based on a report by AXIOS 2024-12-18

 

 

 

[Wrwest]

Methinks will not sit well with some on AN.

[Hakuna Matata]

[Hakuna Matata]

Is he the one who had heart transplantation 25 years ago?

[Emdog]

I'm surprised we haven't seen any apologies from the MAGA folks here and admission they were hoodwinked.....

It does take a mature adult to admit when they have been wrong and even moreso when they have been duped