The U.S. Attorney overseeing the criminal investigation of Hunter Biden is rebuffing allegations that the Justice Department blocked him from bringing more charges more the case and refused to grant him special counsel status.
Delaware U.S. Attorney David Weiss sent the letter to Sen. Lindsey Graham, South Carolina Republican, to counter the claims that were made by Internal Revenue Service whistleblower Gary Shapley.
In his letter to Mr. Graham, Mr. Weiss said he didn’t need special counsel status because the Justice Department assured him he could bring charges outside of Delaware. Mr. Weiss was appointed by President Trump. Mr. Shapley, an IRS criminal supervisor agent who worked on the Hunter Biden tax fraud probe, told House lawmakers that the Justice Department repeatedly stymied the investigation, starting during the Trump administration.“U.S. Attorney David Weiss’s story continues to change. As a practical matter, it makes no difference whether Weiss requested special counsel or special attorney authority.
In his letter, Mr. Weiss insisted he has “never been denied the authority to bring charges in any jurisdiction.”
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