Special counsel David Weiss has convened a California grand jury to investigate alleged crimes by Hunter Biden committed outside of Delaware, a sign that the federal government’s prosecution of President Joe Biden’s son is not slowing down any time soon.
CNN obtained evidence that Weiss, the Delaware U.S. Attorney, is using a Los Angeles grand jury to seek documents and possible testimony related to some of Hunter’s business activities conducted while he lived in his Hollywood Hills home. The probe also includes a subpoena to James Biden, the brother of President Biden.
Abbe Lowell, Hunter Biden’s attorney, declined to comment. Counsel for James Biden declined to comment.
The White House referred questions on the matter to the Justice Department, where a spokesperson declined to comment to CNN.
His latest move indicates Weiss may be seeking to charge Hunter with additional crimes. During pretrial discussions with U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika, prosecutors claimed they could still bring charges related to the Foreign Agent Registration Act which Hunter likely violated while representing overseas companies. The ongoing trial seeks to charge Hunter…
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