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IRS removes investigative team from Hunter Biden probe in move whistleblower claims is ‘clearly retaliatory’
New York Post ^ | May 15, 2023 7:18pm Updated | Steven Nelson

Posted on 05/15/2023 5:49:01 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum

WASHINGTON — The IRS on Monday removed the “entire investigative team” from its long-running tax fraud probe of first son Hunter Biden in alleged retaliation against the whistleblower who alleged a coverup, The Post has learned.

The purge allegedly was done on the orders of the Justice Department, the whistleblower’s attorneys told Congress in a letter.

“Today the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Criminal Supervisory Special Agent we represent was informed that he and his entire investigative team are being removed from the ongoing and sensitive investigation of the high-profile, controversial subject about which our client sought to make whistleblower disclosures to Congress. He was informed the change was at the request of the Department of Justice,” Mark Lytle and Tristan Leavitt wrote.

The whistleblower, who has supervised the Hunter Biden probe since early 2020, has not publicly identified the first son as the subject of his coverup claims, though congressional sources have done so.

“On April 27, 2023, IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel appeared before the House Committee on Ways and Means. He testified: ‘I can say without any hesitation there will be no retaliation for anyone making an allegation or a call to a whistleblower hotline.’ However, this move is clearly retaliatory and may also constitute obstruction of a congressional inquiry,” the lawyers went on.

(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...


TOPICS: Breaking News; Crime/Corruption; Government; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: arrestdanielwerfel; biden; bidensfault; coverup; danielwerfel; hunter; hunterbiden; irs; obamasfault; obstruction; taxfraud
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

They used the word “allegedly” three times in the first two sentences.


41 posted on 05/15/2023 7:57:31 PM PDT by FoxInSocks ("Hope is not a course of action." — M. O'Neal, USMC)
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To: windsorknot

Defund the IRS.


42 posted on 05/15/2023 8:01:25 PM PDT by windsorknot
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To: shadowlands1960

What’s the difference between ignorance and apathy??

I don’t know and I don’t care.


43 posted on 05/15/2023 8:05:33 PM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: Dan in Wichita

Congress can charge him with Contempt.

From https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/contempt_of_congress

Quote______________________________________

Contempt of Congress is when an individual intentionally interferes with Congressional action. Congress has the power to restrain such individuals from interfering with its actions. It is a form of contempt, similar to contempt of court.

Congress’s ability to hold individuals in contempt who interfere with its duties is considered an implied power of the legislature. The U.S. Supreme Court summarized this principle in the 1917 case Marshall v. Gordon, stating, “in virtue of the grant of legislative authority, there would be a power implied to deal with contempt insofar as that authority was necessary to preserve and carry out the legislative authority given.” That is, although the Federal Constitution does not explicitly provide for Congressional power to hold individuals in contempt, such power is considered implied because without it, Congress could not effectively carry out its duties.


44 posted on 05/15/2023 8:18:20 PM PDT by Alas Babylon! (Gov't declaring misinformation is tyranny: “Who determines what false information is?” )
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

naturally, corporate-state media nbc/cbs/abc/cnn/wapo/nyt will ignore ...


45 posted on 05/15/2023 8:20:14 PM PDT by catnipman (In a post-covid world, ALL "science" is now political science: stolen elections have consequences)
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To: blackdog

That’s about it. We’re sunk.

Next thing we know, people will start disappearing.


46 posted on 05/15/2023 8:24:54 PM PDT by laplata (They want each crisis to take the greatest toll possible.)
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To: Elsie

willfully not knowing vs. knowing and not caring.


47 posted on 05/15/2023 8:29:39 PM PDT by shadowlands1960 (We live in a world of intolerance masked as tolerance. RUSH LIMBAUGH)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Biden is a criminal, 10 times over. The evidence is everywhere. Garland should have appointed a Special Prosecuter, independent of the DOJ or Biden command. But he won’t.

IMPEACH AND REMOVE GARLAND, YOU IDIOT REPUBLICANS!!!!


48 posted on 05/15/2023 8:29:53 PM PDT by Basket_of_Deplorables (THE FBI INTERFERED IN THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION!!!)
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To: SecondAmendment

“It’s beyond obvious America is in its post elections phase”.

Yes, it is. I am no longer registered to vote but hope I will register again.


49 posted on 05/15/2023 8:31:51 PM PDT by laplata (They want each crisis to take the greatest toll possible.)
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To: windsorknot

“Defund the IRS”.

One way to bring this corrupt gov’t to it’s knees is mass tax revolt.


50 posted on 05/15/2023 8:33:06 PM PDT by Rennes Templar (Come back, President Trump.)
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To: MayflowerMadam

If the GOP defunded all of the IRS and 3/4 of the DOJ 2024 will a GOP landslide


51 posted on 05/15/2023 9:08:28 PM PDT by MTBobcat (The “rank-and-file” are as corrupted as their leadership.)
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To: laplata
"Next thing we know, people will start disappearing."

Key Witness in Biden Bribery Scheme Missing, FBI Won't Offer Assistance https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/4153272/posts

52 posted on 05/15/2023 11:52:18 PM PDT by Pajamajan ( PRAY FOR OUR NATION. Never be a peaceful slave in a new Socialist America)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

53 posted on 05/16/2023 12:14:09 AM PDT by 4Liberty (Dems loot & riot -called "protesting" by media. Repub's protest -called "looting & rioting" by media)
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To: arthurus; All

BREAKING: A Biden administration whistleblower informed Congress today that the “entire investigative team” working on the Hunter Biden case at the IRS was removed from the case today, and that that their removal was specifically requested by DOJ.

Developing…— Sean Davis (@seanmdav) May 16, 2023


54 posted on 05/16/2023 1:10:40 AM PDT by Syncro (Facts is Facts)
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To: shadowlands1960

This is getting depressing really.
In the face of injustice and evil, there is no accountability and it only emboldens more injustice and greater evil

We are seeing this unfold more and more.

My solution is going be utter apathy. Tune it all out and live life as best that can be unaffected.


55 posted on 05/16/2023 3:17:08 AM PDT by reviled downesdad (Some of the lost will never believe the Truth.)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Banana-republic cabals have nothing on American corruption. This country brings it to a whole new level.


56 posted on 05/16/2023 3:26:27 AM PDT by ScottinVA (A national divorce is the only option.)
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To: Alas Babylon!
Good information, but being charged with congressional contempt is like being bitten by a toothless tiger.

If Congress charges Werfel with contempt, he will do an Eric Holder and give them the middle finger. Only DOJ can prosecute (that's what I meant to say in my original post to you).

Steve Bannon tried the same thing as Holder, but in his situation, he was indicted and convicted.

Dual system of justice, ya know.
57 posted on 05/16/2023 5:11:56 AM PDT by Dan in Wichita
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To: Dan in Wichita

According to the Supreme Court, they can have the Sergeant at Arms make an arrest.

Agreed about the tiger part, but that’s because they don’t bite. They need to start.

Action, not words. Now!


58 posted on 05/16/2023 5:20:53 AM PDT by Alas Babylon! (Gov't declaring misinformation is tyranny: “Who determines what false information is?” )
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To: frank ballenger

The Dems don’t care if it’s obvious or not. Gotta protect the Dem POTUS at all costs.....................


59 posted on 05/16/2023 5:22:47 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: AnthonySoprano

Absolutely true!...................


60 posted on 05/16/2023 5:23:35 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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