Smirnov’s attorneys stated he will “vigorously fight these allegations,” as he has with earlier charges. His trial over claims he lied about the Biden family is set for January 8. Prosecutors allege Smirnov falsely told the FBI in 2020 that Ukrainian energy company Burisma executives paid Joe and Hunter Biden $5 million each to shield the company from “problems.” Court documents show Smirnov’s dealings with Burisma were routine and began in 2017. Prosecutors contend Smirnov fabricated the bribery claims due to bias against Biden, then a presidential candidate.
Meanwhile, Hunter Biden faces sentencing next month on charges related to tax evasion and lying on a federal gun purchase form in 2018.
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