Comer criticizes DOJ for ‘odd’ timing of letter seeking Hunter Biden’s business partner’s prison report.
House Oversight Committee Chairman Accuses Department of Justice of Obstructing Investigation into Biden Family
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) has raised concerns about the Department of Justice’s actions, suggesting that they are attempting to impede the Committee’s investigation into the Biden family. This comes after federal prosecutors urged a judge to order Hunter Biden’s former business partner, Devon Archer, to report to prison just days before his scheduled testimony.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York recently sent a letter to U.S. District Judge Ronnie Abrams, requesting a prison reporting date for Archer. He was previously convicted of defrauding a Native American tribe and various investment advisory clients of millions of dollars. However, Archer’s sentence has been delayed due to ongoing appeals.
Chairman Comer finds the timing of this request suspicious, as it was issued on a Saturday and just before Archer’s appearance before the House Oversight Committee. He believes that this move is an attempt to prevent Archer from revealing the truth about the controversial dealings involving Burisma.
“The Biden legal team, in collaboration with the Department of Justice and the Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, has gone to great lengths to intimidate witnesses and hinder our investigation. They have discouraged cooperation, blocked access to bank records, and prevented us from obtaining suspicious activity reports,” Comer expressed. ”This is deeply troubling and constitutes obstruction of justice.”
Archer’s Testimony and Response
Archer, who served as a director of Ukrainian energy company Burisma alongside Hunter Biden, is expected to testify before the House Oversight Committee in a closed-door session. He is anticipated to reveal that Hunter frequently communicated with his foreign business partners or investors, often putting then-Vice President Joe Biden on the phone during these conversations.
Judge Abrams is not expected to make a decision regarding Archer’s case before his testimony.
Matthew Schwartz, Archer’s attorney, dismissed any connection between the timing of the Justice Department’s letter and Archer’s sentencing. He stated, “We are aware of speculation that the Department of Justice’s request is an attempt to intimidate Mr. Archer ahead of his meeting with the House Oversight Committee. However, Mr. Archer does not agree with that speculation. He remains committed to showing up on Monday and truthfully answering the investigators’ questions.”
Stay tuned for updates on this ongoing investigation.
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