House Republicans Probe DOJ's Handling of Hunter Biden's Associate's Trial
The investigation seeks to uncover if the DOJ avoided implicating Hunter Biden in the corruption trial of Chi Ping 'Patrick' Ho, amid broader impeachment inquiries into President Joe Biden.
- House Republicans are investigating if the DOJ protected Hunter Biden during the corruption trial of his Chinese associate, Chi Ping 'Patrick' Ho.
- Jim Jordan and James Comer have requested unredacted evidence and documents from the DOJ, alleging efforts to exclude the Biden name from trial proceedings.
- The investigation is part of a broader impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, focusing on the Biden family's foreign business dealings.
- Documents from Hunter Biden’s abandoned laptop suggest a financial relationship with CEFC China Energy, including a $1 million retainer from Ho to Hunter Biden.
- Despite the ongoing inquiry, there has been no definitive evidence showing President Joe Biden directly benefited from or participated in his son's business dealings.