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IRS Whistleblower Removed from Hunter Biden Probe, Alleging Interference by Justice Department
(MENAFN) In a letter sent to Congress on Monday, attorneys representing an IRS whistleblower revealed that the whistleblower and his entire investigative team are being removed from the criminal probe involving Hunter Biden. The whistleblower had previously accused the Justice Department of interfering with the investigation into Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden. The attorneys, Mark Lytle and Tristan Leavitt, stated in the letter that the removal of the whistleblower and his team came "at the request of the Department of Justice."
The whistleblower's lawyer, Mark Lytle, had a meeting on May 5 with members of the House Ways and Means and Senate Finance Committees to discuss the information the whistleblower could provide and how to navigate the constraints imposed by taxpayer privacy laws. In an earlier letter to Congress in April, Lytle had outlined the whistleblower's concerns about the obstruction and political favoritism that reportedly impeded the high-profile investigation into Hunter Biden.
The decision to remove the IRS whistleblower and the investigative team from the Hunter Biden probe raises questions about the integrity and independence of the investigation. The whistleblower had offered to provide insights into the alleged preferential treatment and political interference that had hindered the investigation. However, with their removal, the whistleblower's ability to contribute to shedding light on these matters is now in doubt.
The Justice Department declined to comment on the matter, redirecting inquiries to Delaware U.S. Attorney David Weiss, who is overseeing the investigation into Hunter Biden. The department spokesperson emphasized that the investigation is within the purview of U.S. Attorney Weiss, granting him full authority to make investigative decisions and pursue charges as he deems appropriate.
As the situation unfolds, the removal of the whistleblower and the potential implications on the Hunter Biden probe will likely draw increased attention from Congress, the media, and the public. The case raises concerns about the independence of investigations and the potential influence of political factors on the pursuit of justice.
The whistleblower's lawyer, Mark Lytle, had a meeting on May 5 with members of the House Ways and Means and Senate Finance Committees to discuss the information the whistleblower could provide and how to navigate the constraints imposed by taxpayer privacy laws. In an earlier letter to Congress in April, Lytle had outlined the whistleblower's concerns about the obstruction and political favoritism that reportedly impeded the high-profile investigation into Hunter Biden.
The decision to remove the IRS whistleblower and the investigative team from the Hunter Biden probe raises questions about the integrity and independence of the investigation. The whistleblower had offered to provide insights into the alleged preferential treatment and political interference that had hindered the investigation. However, with their removal, the whistleblower's ability to contribute to shedding light on these matters is now in doubt.
The Justice Department declined to comment on the matter, redirecting inquiries to Delaware U.S. Attorney David Weiss, who is overseeing the investigation into Hunter Biden. The department spokesperson emphasized that the investigation is within the purview of U.S. Attorney Weiss, granting him full authority to make investigative decisions and pursue charges as he deems appropriate.
As the situation unfolds, the removal of the whistleblower and the potential implications on the Hunter Biden probe will likely draw increased attention from Congress, the media, and the public. The case raises concerns about the independence of investigations and the potential influence of political factors on the pursuit of justice.
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