"FBI Source Accused of Lying About Bidens Faces Return to Jail as Prosecutors Push"

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"FBI Source Accused of Lying About Bidens Faces Return to Jail as Prosecutors Push"
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Prosecutors are urging a federal judge to reconsider a magistrate judge's decision to release former FBI source Alexander Smirnov, who is facing charges for making false statements about Joe Biden, citing his alleged ties to Russian intelligence and potential access to millions of dollars in assets as reasons for concern. The case is politically charged, with House Republicans using Smirnov's allegations to fuel their drive to impeach Biden, and the government suggesting that his claims may have been influenced by Russian propagandists. The government's appeal of the release order goes to the district court judge, who will have to consider the matter anew.

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