Overview

• U.S Attorney Martin Estrada stated to Congress that he declined a partnership with Special Counsel David Weiss on potential tax charges against Hunter Biden in Central District of California. However, he insisted that this would not prevent Weiss from pursuing charges independently.
• Estrada's decision not to co-counsel with Weiss was based on considerations of practical resource constraints and the provability of the case, asserting that his office was swamped and understaffed.
• Despite declining prosecution partnership, Estrada offered to provide office space and administrative support for Weiss's attorneys in their prosecution.
• Weiss, leading a Federal probe into Hunter Biden, had in his Delaware team, at least two prosecutors authorized to work in California even before he appointed Special Counsel. This enabled him to pursue the charges without needing Estrada's permission.
• There were allegations from IRS whistleblowers that Estrada may have prevented Weiss from charging Hunter Biden in his jurisdiction. These were countered by Estrada, emphasizing he did not hinder Weiss's probe.