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DOJ Seeks Release of Ex-FBI Informant in Biden Bribery Fabrication Case

Prosecutors are reviewing the conviction of Alexander Smirnov, who falsely claimed the Bidens accepted bribes from Burisma, and have requested his release during the appeals process.

In this courtroom sketch Defendant Alexander Smirnov speaks in Federal court in Los Angeles, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024.
Former U.S. President Joe Biden listens as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. Chip Somodevilla/Pool via REUTERS

Overview

  • The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a motion to release Alexander Smirnov, a former FBI informant, while he appeals his conviction for fabricating bribery allegations against Joe and Hunter Biden.
  • Smirnov was sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to charges including lying to the FBI and tax evasion related to his false claims about Burisma bribing the Bidens.
  • Prosecutors are reassessing the legal theory behind Smirnov's conviction, signaling a potential shift in the case’s handling and broader implications.
  • The DOJ cited concerns over Smirnov's medical treatment in prison as a reason for seeking his release during the appeal process.
  • Smirnov's fabricated allegations, initially aimed at damaging Biden's 2020 presidential campaign, became a focal point in Republican impeachment inquiries and congressional debates.