"Russian Links: FBI Source Accused of Spreading False Biden Information"

Alexander Smirnov, an ex-FBI informant, has been accused of lying about President Joe Biden and his son Hunter, with US prosecutors alleging that he has high-level ties with Russian intelligence. Smirnov, who was charged with giving false statements to the FBI, claimed that bribes were paid to the Bidens via a Ukrainian energy firm. Prosecutors also allege that he has extensive and recent contacts with Russian intelligence agencies and misrepresented his assets. If convicted, he faces a maximum of 25 years in prison. Hunter Biden's attorneys are seeking to have federal tax charges against him dismissed, arguing that he was the victim of politically motivated prosecution.