Former FBI Informant Re-Arrested for Lying about President Joe Biden and Son Hunter Biden

Former FBI informant Alexander Smirnov, who is facing charges for allegedly lying to the FBI about President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden, has been re-arrested by federal authorities, according to his attorneys. The case, originally initiated in Nevada, is now set to proceed in California.

New Developments in the Case

Smirnov made an initial appearance in federal court in Las Vegas, where he had previously been ordered released under certain conditions, including GPS monitoring. However, federal prosecutors sought to detain him and subsequently re-arrested him in California. A new arrest warrant, issued by a judge in California, was presented on Thursday, signaling a significant development in the case.

Allegations against Smirnov

Officials revealed that Smirnov had admitted that some of the information he provided about Hunter Biden came from "officials associated with Russian intelligence." Moreover, they claimed that Smirnov had allegedly met with Russian intelligence officials in the months leading up to his rearrest. Authorities expressed concerns that Smirnov "is actively peddling new lies that could impact U.S. elections" following his interactions with Russian intelligence officials in November.

Attorneys' Response

In response to the re-arrest, Smirnov's attorneys issued a statement expressing their objection to the circumstances surrounding the arrest. They emphasized that their client was rearrested while he was at their law office for scheduled meetings, contradicting the notion that he posed a flight risk. The attorneys highlighted that Smirnov had been planning to voluntarily appear in the California court as required, further raising questions about the necessity of the second arrest.

Official Comments and Special Counsel's Office

Despite numerous requests, the special counsel's office, which is handling Smirnov's case, has not provided any comments on the recent developments. This lack of response has prompted further speculation and interest in the unfolding legal proceedings.