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Quote Originally Posted by thirdperson: Originally Posted by UNIMAN: Prosecutor Weiss had admitted in a meeting that he was NOT in charge, not calling the shots. Weiss needs to testify. Every step of the way in the IRS investigation they were interfered with. Hunter had over $400,000 of unpaid taxes back in 2014-15 that statue of limitations ran out on as this was sat on. Still has over $600,000 unpaid. In recent letter to House committee, prosecutor Weiss denies he was prevented from bringing charges against Hunter Biden in any jurisdiction. He denies the justice department retaliated against Shapley - who may be under investigation for misconduct. During investigations, Hunter borrowed money to pay taxes due and cooperated with authorities. WEISS Pushes Back on Republicans' false Hunter Biden Claims! The truth posted in NEWSWEEK:https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-appointed-prosecutor-pushes-back-on-republicans-hunter-biden-claims/ar-AA1dmXYB
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"First, the Department of Justice did not retaliate against 'an Internal Revenue Service("IRS") Criminal Supervisory Special Agent and whistleblower, as well as his entire investigative team... for making protected disclosures to Congress,'" Weiss -the trump appointee - wrote.
Weiss also disputed testimony from Shapley, who previously told the House Ways & Means Committee that U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland was not telling the truth when he said Weiss had the authority to file charges against Hunter outside of his jurisdiction in Delaware.
Weiss pointed to a June 7 letter in which he wrote that he has "ultimate authority over this matter," which extended to decisions as to "where, when and whether to file charges and for making decisions necessary to preserve the integrity of the prosecution."
"I standby what I wrote and wish to expand on what this means," Weiss - the trump appointee - wrote.
"As the U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware, my charging authority is geographically limited to my home district. If venue for a case lies elsewhere, common Departmental practice is to contact the United States Attorney's Office for the district in question and determine whether it wants to partner on the case. If not, I may request Special Attorney status from the Attorney General."
He wrote that he has been assured that he has the legal authority to file charges in Washington, D.C., the Central District of California or any other district where charges can be brought—and that he would be open to testifying before the committee in more detail about the investigation.
*Weiss was appointed to his role by former President Trump in 2018. Although new presidents typically ask their predecessors' U.S. attorneys to resign when taking office, Joe Biden opted to keep Weiss to avoid potential interference with the investigation into his son.