Former FBI Informant Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion

Alexander Smirnov, a former FBI informant, pleaded guilty to lying about a fabricated bribery scheme involving President Joe Biden and his son, Hunter Biden. The false claims, which suggested that Burisma paid the Bidens $5 million each, became central to a Republican impeachment inquiry but were found to lack credible evidence. Smirnov also admitted to tax evasion for failing to report over $2 million in income. He faces a recommended sentence of four to six years in prison, with a sentencing hearing scheduled for January 8. His allegations, made in June 2020, were dismissed by the FBI as lacking evidence, and no proof of corruption by Biden has been established. Smirnov's case highlights the complexities surrounding politically charged investigations and the use of misinformation in political discourse.