The former FBI informant who was recently re-arrested after being released by a judge is facing charges of lying about the Bidens. The Justice Department obtained a new warrant for his arrest from the judge overseeing the case in Los Angeles. Alexander Smirnoff is accused of lying to the FBI and falsifying documents, with the charges being filed in Los Angeles.
Smirnoff was initially arrested in Las Vegas, where a detention hearing took place a few days ago. The judge at that time decided to release him, citing that the political implications and concerns raised by the Justice Department were not sufficient to justify his continued detention.
However, despite this prior release, Smirnoff was re-arrested on the same charges and based on the same indictment while he was meeting with his lawyers. The situation has now led to an emergency hearing request by Smirnoff's legal team, prompting the judge in Las Vegas to order the Justice Department to respond.
As of now, Smirnoff will remain detained while the legal proceedings unfold. The case has raised questions about the circumstances surrounding his release and subsequent re-arrest, adding a layer of complexity to an already contentious situation.
