Hunter Biden’s lawyers doubt David Weiss’s credibility as an IRS whistleblower, calling his selection an “odd choice.”
Attorneys Question Credibility of U.S. Attorney David Weiss in Hunter Biden Investigation
Attorneys for Gary Shapley, a criminal investigator-turned-whistleblower, are raising concerns about the credibility of U.S. Attorney David Weiss, who was appointed as special counsel in the ongoing investigation into Hunter Biden.
Jason Foster, representing Shapley, a veteran IRS agent, testified before Congress in May, revealing that Weiss had previously requested special counsel status in the case but was denied.
Debate Arises Over Weiss’ Appointment
In response to Foster’s testimony, Weiss wrote letters to Congress denying the claim, asserting that he had been granted ultimate authority over the case.
Foster finds Weiss’ appointment as special counsel to be peculiar, considering that both Weiss and Attorney General Merrick Garland had previously stated that special counsel authority was unnecessary.
Shapley and another IRS agent had expressed concerns to Congress regarding the Biden investigation, which they had worked on alongside federal investigators in Delaware.
Shapley specifically accused Weiss of being prevented from pursuing more severe charges against Biden in California and Washington, D.C., and claimed to have witnessed conflicts of interest and deviations from normal investigative procedures.
Foster questions Garland’s decision to select Weiss, who has been leading the inquiry since 2019, stating that it is an “odd choice” given the whistleblower’s concerns about the handling of the probe and the lack of independence.
Foster and Tristan Leavitt, former Capitol Hill attorneys for Republicans, formed their own group called Empower Oversight, which focuses on protecting whistleblowers.
Leavitt also commented on Garland’s announcement, asserting that Weiss has an obligation to address the allegations made by the IRS agents.
Weiss has agreed to testify before the House Judiciary Committee in the fall, and the committee expects the Justice Department to fully cooperate by upholding his commitment to testify.
As special counsel, Weiss will have more independence and will not be required to regularly report to other officials at the Justice Department.
He will also be obligated to provide a public report to Garland at the conclusion of the investigation, explaining any decisions made regarding prosecutions.
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