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Former FBI Informant Alexander Smirnov Pleads Guilty to Lying About Biden Bribery Scheme, Faces 48 to 72 Months for $5 Million Claims

Dec 16, 2024, 06:38 PM

Former FBI informant Alexander Smirnov pleaded guilty to charges of lying about a fabricated bribery scheme involving President Joe Biden and his son, Hunter Biden. The claims, which included allegations that the head of the Ukrainian energy company Burisma paid both Bidens $5 million, were central to a Republican impeachment inquiry. Smirnov's guilty plea, entered in Los Angeles, includes a felony charge related to the false statements and a separate tax evasion charge. He faces a potential sentence of 48 to 72 months. The case has drawn attention due to its implications for the ongoing political narrative surrounding the Biden administration.