The Central Intelligence Agency denies a whistleblower’s claim that it “blocked” an IRS interview with Hunter Biden’s “sugar brother” Kevin Morris, saying the agency “does not allow the IRS or the Department of Justice to conduct such an interview.” I did not interfere or attempt to prevent it.”
A whistleblower told House Republicans last month that the CIA blocked an interview with Morris conducted by the Internal Revenue Service as part of the federal investigation into Hunter Biden.
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According to the whistleblower, in August 2021, as IRS agents prepared to interview Morris regarding the federal investigation into Hunter Biden, the CIA “intervened to stop the interview.”
Central Intelligence Agency logo in the lobby of CIA headquarters (Reuters)
The whistleblower alleges that the CIA summoned two Justice Department officials to CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia, for briefings on Morris.
The whistleblower claimed that Morris “cannot serve as a witness in the investigation.”
The allegations were made in a letter sent last month by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) and Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) to CIA Director Bill Burns. It became clear.
But the CIA said this week that the allegations were “false.”
Hunter Biden (center) and his attorneys Abby Lowell (right) and Kevin Morris (left) speak during the House Oversight and Accountability Committee meeting in the Rayburn Building. I arrived to attend a resolution recommending that Congress be found in contempt. Wednesday, January 10, 2024. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc, via Getty Images)
“The CIA neither confirmed nor denied the existence of any connections or communications, nor did it prevent or attempt to prevent the IRS or the Department of Justice from conducting such interviews,” said James Catella, CIA Director of Congressional Affairs. said in a letter to Jordan. And Comer. “That allegation is false.”
The CIA stated in a general matter that “without specifically addressing the issues you have inquired about, the CIA facilitates access by the Department of Justice to national security information in the context of investigations and prosecutions in a variety of situations.” ” he said.
‘Sugar Brother’ Kevin Morris loans Hunter Biden $6.5 million more than previously estimated for debts and unpaid taxes
“For example, the CIA is working with the Department of Justice to help prosecutors understand national security information that may arise during the course of an investigation and evaluate discovery obligations,” Catera wrote. .
“The CIA is cooperating with our law enforcement partners and will not interfere with U.S. law enforcement investigations or prosecutions,” he continued. “To the extent your letter requests information regarding an ongoing federal law enforcement investigation or prosecution, the Department of Justice is the responsible agency.”
However, a spokesperson for the House Judiciary Committee pushed back against the CIA’s denial.
House Judiciary Committee Spokesman Russell Dye told Fox News Digital that “the allegations are not false.”
The House Judiciary Committee also told FOX News Digital that it will continue to investigate the allegations raised by the whistleblower, adding that the committee “fully supports the whistleblower and believes that everything is true.” , will prove the CIA wrong.” ”
Morris loaned Hunter Biden about $6.5 million, more than $1 million more than originally estimated and discussed, his lawyers said in a letter earlier this year.
Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, flanked by Kevin Morris (left) and Abby Lowell (right), attends a House Oversight Committee meeting in Washington, DC, January 10, 2024. Mr. The committee is meeting today to consider charging him with contempt of Congress. (Kent Nishimura/Getty Images)
Morris, who was subpoenaed to testify as part of the impeachment inquiry, testified that he loaned Hunter Biden at least $5 million and began meeting his tax obligations. Sources told Fox News that Morris and his attorney provided estimates during the meeting and promised to follow up on the exact numbers lent to his eldest son. The lawyer also pointed out that Morris donated an additional $1.6 million to Hunter Biden.
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Morris gave Hunter Biden a loan of approximately $1.4 million on October 13, 2021. According to the letter, Hunter Biden was to pay $500,000 by October 1, 2026, and the remaining $417,634 with interest by October 1, 2027.
A few days later, Morris loaned Hunter Biden $2.6 million and directed him to pay it back by October 1, 2029. Morris’ attorney said the loan was “used to pay Mr. Biden’s taxes, among other debts.” It’s the I.R.S. ”
On October 17, 2022, Morris loaned Hunter Biden $640,355, to be repaid by October 15, 2027. In December 2022, Morris loaned Hunter $685,813.99, to be repaid by October 15, 2027.
One year later, on December 29, 2023, Morris loaned Hunter approximately $1.2 million, to be repaid by October 15, 2028, with interest paid in full by October 2029.
Special Counsel David Weiss indicted Hunter Biden on nine federal tax charges, including three felonies and six misdemeanors. $1.4 million in unpaid taxes What has since been paid.
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Weiss indicted Hunter in December, alleging a “four-year scheme” in which the president’s son failed to pay federal income taxes and also filed false tax returns from January 2017 to October 2020. did.
Hunter Biden has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Mr. Weiss also indicted his eldest son on federal firearms charges in Delaware last year. Hunter Biden also pleaded not guilty to these charges. His lawyer is trying to have the case dismissed.
