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Ex-FBI Informant Accused of Lying About the Bidens to Plead Guilty to Federal Charges

Alexander Smirnov’s claims fueled an impeachment inquiry into the president.
Ex-FBI Informant Accused of Lying About the Bidens to Plead Guilty to Federal Charges
In this courtroom sketch, defendant Alexander Smirnov speaks in Federal court in Los Angeles on Feb. 26, 2024. William T. Robles via AP
Samantha Flom
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A former FBI informant accused of lying about the Biden family will plead guilty to tax evasion and providing false information to federal investigators, according to court papers.

In signing a plea deal on Dec. 10, Alexander Smirnov admitted to fabricating allegations that President Joe Biden and his son, Hunter Biden, took bribes from Ukrainian energy executives as part of an influence-peddling scheme.

Samantha Flom
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Samantha Flom is a reporter for The Epoch Times covering U.S. politics and news. A graduate of Syracuse University, she has a background in journalism and nonprofit communications. Contact her at [email protected].