"FBI Informant with Russian Contacts Fabricated Bidens' Ukrainian Ties: DOJ"

A former FBI informant charged with lying about a bribery scheme involving the Bidens and a Ukrainian energy company has been revealed to have had recent and extensive contacts with Russian intelligence officials, according to prosecutors. Alexander Smirnov, who holds dual U.S.-Israeli citizenship, is accused of falsely reporting that the Bidens received millions from the company. Prosecutors argue that there is a risk of him fleeing overseas and are urging the judge to keep him behind bars. Smirnov's claims have been central to Republican efforts to investigate the Bidens, but Democrats have called for an end to the probe after his indictment.