Andrew McCarthy Criticizes Appointment of Hunter Biden Special Counsel as a Means of Exerting Control

Former federal prosecutor criticizes special counsel investigation into Hunter Biden

Former federal prosecutor Andrew McCarthy has criticized the special counsel investigation into Hunter Biden, calling it a "sham." McCarthy argues that Attorney General Merrick Garland's appointment of Delaware U.S. Attorney David Weiss as special counsel violates Justice Department guidelines. McCarthy believes that Weiss lacks the necessary independence to impartially prosecute a case involving the president's son.

House Minority Leader dismisses idea of special counsel investigation into President Biden

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy made a statement on Fox News, dismissing the idea of a special counsel investigation into President Joe Biden. McCarthy argues that a special counsel should be someone brought in from outside the US government, not just the Justice Department. He claims that there is no ongoing investigation into Biden.

Biden Justice Department accused of using strategy to maintain control of investigation

The Biden Justice Department is being accused of using a strategy to maintain control of an investigation without actually pursuing it. The case in question has been with the department for five years but no indictments have been made. It is alleged that the department is strategically allowing the statute of limitations to expire, particularly for the 2014 and 2015 conduct, which involved a significant amount of money. The decision to let these charges expire is attributed to David Weiss, who chose not to bring an indictment.

Concerns raised about potential bias in Biden investigation

Andrew McCarthy, a former federal prosecutor, has criticized the appointment of a U.S. attorney to investigate potential criminal activity by Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden. McCarthy argues that the appointment is a sham and there is no genuine special counsel investigation or Biden investigation. He further claims that the U.S. attorney being appointed is a high-ranking official in the Biden Justice Department, which raises concerns about potential bias.

Special counsel appointed to oversee halted case

In a surprising turn of events, Attorney General Merrick Garland has appointed a special counsel, Matthew Weiss, to oversee a case that was recently halted due to concerns about a plea deal. The case, which has no precedent, will now be handled by Weiss due to its "extraordinary circumstances."

Skepticism and concerns among Republicans about special counsel appointment

The appointment of a special counsel has sparked skepticism among Republicans who have been advocating for one in the case. However, Biden's defense team is doubtful of the necessity of a special counsel. Republicans are wary of the appointed individual, seeing it as a potential move to protect the U.S. attorney from testifying to Congress about the investigation into Biden.

House Speaker criticizes DOJ's actions under President Biden

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, a Republican from California, criticized the Department of Justice's (DOJ) actions under President Joe Biden. McCarthy expressed concerns that the DOJ's actions could hinder congressional investigations and potentially cover up alleged corruption involving the Biden family. He specifically questioned the trustworthiness of a DOJ official, John Weiss, who was involved in negotiating a deal that McCarthy believes was favorable to the Bidens but failed to gain approval.

Defense attorney for Hunter Biden speaks on ongoing investigation

Abbe Lowell, the defense attorney for Hunter Biden, spoke on CBS News and stated that there is no possibility of finding new evidence in the ongoing investigation into Hunter Biden's activities. Lowell emphasized that the conclusion of the investigation so far has only resulted in two misdemeanor tax charges and a diverted gun charge. He questioned whether any external factors influenced the process, as the facts and the law do not support any additional charges. Hunter Biden's plea deal included the opportunity to expunge the felony gun charge if he completed a diversion program.

Attorney for Hunter Biden questions appointment of special counsel

Hunter Biden's attorney, Abbe Lowell, has commented on the appointment of U.S. attorney David Weiss as special counsel. Lowell stated that Weiss has been the same person for the past five years and questioned if anything would change from his previous conclusion. He also raised concerns about any potential influence on the process that is not based on facts and the law.