IRS whistleblower Shapley can’t go after Hunter Biden’s business partner because of CIA involvement
IRS whistleblower Gary Shapley made shocking claims regarding the alleged interference of the CIA in the investigation involving Hunter Biden’s associate Kevin Morris. According to Shapley’s affidavit released on Wednesday, he was informed that they could no longer pursue Morris as a witness due to information provided by the CIA.
The affidavit shed further light on the CIA’s involvement in preventing the interview with Morris from happening, disrupting the investigation process. Shapley revealed that discussions were ongoing in August 2021 within the prosecution team regarding the need to interview key witnesses in the Hunter Biden investigation.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Lesley Wolf and DOJ Tax Attorney Jack Morgan had reportedly visited the CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia, where they were briefed on Kevin Morris. Wolf later informed the team that they could no longer pursue Morris as a witness due to the information provided during the classified briefing.
Shapley expressed his concerns about the lack of transparency and collaboration between the prosecutors and investigators, indicating that excluding investigators from crucial meetings was a deviation from normal investigative processes.
The CIA promptly denied the whistleblower’s claims, stating that they did not prevent or seek to prevent the IRS or DOJ from conducting any interviews. James Catella, the CIA’s director of the Office of Congressional Affairs, addressed these allegations in a letter, emphasizing that the CIA supports the Department of Justice in accessing national security information during investigations.
Despite the CIA’s denial, questions remain about the circumstances under which the CIA became aware of Morris’ potential involvement in the Hunter Biden investigation and why investigators were not informed beforehand.
Kevin Morris reportedly loaned Hunter Biden over $6.5 million, with the loans extended over several dates and with specific repayment terms. These transactions raised eyebrows as the loans were purportedly used to pay off substantial debts, including tax liabilities owed to the IRS.
Special Counsel David Weiss subsequently charged Hunter Biden with nine federal tax charges, including three felonies and six misdemeanors, related to $1.4 million in unpaid taxes. Weiss accused Hunter of engaging in a four-year tax evasion scheme, avoiding paying federal income taxes from January 2017 to October 2020.
Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty to all charges, and his tax trial is scheduled to commence on September 5. The case has attracted significant attention due to the high-profile nature of the individuals involved, including President Joe Biden’s son and his business associates.
The developments underscore the complex web of relationships and financial transactions that have come under scrutiny, highlighting the challenges of investigating and prosecuting cases involving individuals with political and social influence.
As the legal proceedings unfold and more details emerge, the public awaits further revelations about the intricacies of the case and the extent of the involvement of all parties implicated.
