Prosecutors Allege Russian Intel Connections: Informant's Claims About Hunter Biden Deemed False

Former FBI informant Alexander Smirnov told investigators he received information about Hunter Biden from Russian intelligence officials. Prosecutors say Smirnov has maintained contacts with Russian intelligence and other foreign spy agencies. The information Smirnov received about Hunter Biden was deemed false by the FBI. Prosecutors sought to keep Smirnov jailed due to concerns he could flee the country using foreign contacts. A judge granted Smirnov's release with GPS monitoring and passport surrender. Smirnov has been charged with lying to the FBI about the Bidens and creating false records.