Alexander Smirnov: FBI source accused of Biden lies 'linked to Russian intelligence' - BBC News

Alexander Smirnov is charged with making false statements about President Joe Biden and his son Hunter.

11 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, President Joe Biden (left) with his son, Hunter, photographed in 2010By Mike WendlingBBC NewsAn ex-FBI informant accused of lying about President Joe Biden and his son Hunter has high-level ties with Russian intelligence, US prosecutors say.

The allegations against Alexander Smirnov, 43, were outlined in new Department of Justice filings in the case on Tuesday.

Mr Smirnov is accused of lying when he claimed bribes were paid to the Bidens via a Ukrainian energy firm, Burisma.

He was charged last week with giving false statements to the FBI.

Mr Smirnov's claims were part of an ongoing effort by Republicans to impeach President Biden.

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