Correction: The headline of a previous version of this story on IRS whistleblower Gary Shapley misspelled his name.
Gary Shapley, an IRS whistleblower, has made new allegations regarding the investigation into Hunter Biden, the son of U.S. President Joe Biden. Shapley claims that his inquiry was prevented from following certain leads that could have potentially led investigators to the current president.
In an interview with CBS News, Shapley, who has worked with the agency for over 14 years, stated that the investigation into Hunter Biden was conducted in an irregular manner and would have ended differently for someone without Biden’s connections. He also alleged that his team was prevented from taking further measures that could have implicated President Biden.
Shapley further claimed that the investigation into Hunter Biden should have resulted in additional charges, including felony counts. He cited personal expenses being taken as business expenses, such as prostitutes, sex club memberships, and hotel rooms for alleged drug dealers.
House Republicans have criticized Hunter Biden’s recent plea deal, calling it a “slap on the wrist.” They have pledged to continue their investigations into both the president and his son, as well as allegations of interference by government agencies during the investigation into Hunter Biden.
President Biden, however, denied ever lying about speaking with his son regarding his business dealings. The president and first lady Jill Biden expressed their support for Hunter Biden in a statement released by the White House.
The House Ways and Means Committee, which has been leading an inquiry into potential interference during the IRS investigation into Hunter Biden, publicly released testimony from two IRS whistleblowers who worked on the case. The committee’s chairman, Rep. Jason Smith, stated that the whistleblowers described how the Biden Justice Department intervened and overstepped in an effort to protect Hunter Biden.
The committee will continue its investigation into Hunter Biden and whether President Biden may be implicated in any interference. Smith emphasized the importance of treating all taxpayers equally and holding agencies accountable.
It remains unclear if these new allegations will impact Hunter Biden’s plea deal. The agreement, reached with U.S. Attorney David Weiss, still needs to be approved by a federal judge. A hearing has been scheduled for July 26 to process the plea agreement. The judge will determine if the allegations from the IRS whistleblowers are serious enough to reject the deal.
U.S. Attorney David Weiss has not publicly commented on the case since announcing the plea deal earlier this month.
What steps should the IRS and other relevant authorities take to address and investigate the allegations made by Gary Shapley in order to ensure a fair and unbiased process
R Biden’s financial transactions was stopped abruptly without proper explanation. He expressed concerns about the integrity of the investigation and suggested that there may have been political interference.
These allegations come amidst ongoing scrutiny of the Biden family’s financial dealings. Hunter Biden has faced controversy in the past regarding his business dealings in Ukraine and China. The investigation into his financial transactions by the IRS has been a subject of interest for many, and Shapley’s claims have added fuel to the fire.
It is important to note that these are allegations made by Shapley and have not been substantiated. The Biden administration has not responded to these claims at this time. It remains to be seen whether any further action will be taken regarding these allegations and if they will impact the ongoing investigation into Hunter Biden’s financial affairs.
The IRS whistleblower program allows individuals who provide information about tax non-compliance to receive financial rewards. It is designed to encourage people to come forward with evidence of tax evasion or other illegal activities.
Gary Shapley’s allegations raise questions about the fairness and transparency of the investigation into Hunter Biden. It is crucial for the integrity of the process that all allegations are thoroughly examined and addressed. The IRS and other relevant authorities should take these allegations seriously and ensure a fair and unbiased investigation into the matter.
While this article raises concerns about blocked leads in Hunter Biden’s tax and gun investigation, it’s important to approach these allegations with a critical mindset. The involvement of an IRS whistleblower and GOP investigation brings even more complexity to the situation. It remains to be seen how these claims will be pursued and what impact they will have on the investigation.