Alan Dershowitz Claims AG Garland's Appointment of Weiss in Hunter Biden Case Violates the Law

Harvard Law Professor Claims Appointment of Special Counsel in Hunter Biden's Case Was Illegal

Harvard Law School professor emeritus Alan Dershowitz has claimed that Attorney General Merrick Garland's appointment of U.S. Attorney David Weiss as the special counsel in Hunter Biden's case was illegal. Dershowitz cited a section of the Code of Federal Regulations that states special counsels should be selected from outside the U.S. government. He shared an article on his Substack page, supporting his argument.

Importance of Independence for Special Counsel

Renowned legal scholar Alan Dershowitz has emphasized the importance of the requirement for a special counsel to be independent from the current government. In an article, Dershowitz stated that the special counsel should not be an employee who can be fired by the president, but rather someone who can objectively examine the evidence as an outsider. He argued that this requirement is not just a suggestion but a legal obligation, and there are valid reasons for it.

Concerns about Credibility of Investigative Journalist

Renowned lawyer Alan Dershowitz expressed his concerns about the credibility of journalist John Weiss, who had been investigating Hunter Biden for several years. Dershowitz acknowledged that extensive research could sometimes warrant an exception, but he questioned Weiss's reliability due to his involvement in a controversial "sweetheart deal" that was ultimately rejected by a federal judge.

Republican Objections to Prosecutor Appointment

Republicans are objecting to the appointment of a prosecutor, John Durham, due to a potential deal that would protect Hunter Biden from future prosecution and be lenient on the charges already filed against him. Despite previously calling for a special prosecutor in the case, Republicans are now concerned about the fairness of the appointment.

Concerns about Limited Scope of Special Counsel's Investigation

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner (R-OH) expressed concerns about the appointment of a special counsel to investigate unpaid taxes. Turner noted that the appointment seemed more narrow than what was initially expected, as it is limited to the specific case brought before the special counsel, rather than encompassing all matters related to unpaid taxes.