Hunter Biden Prosecutor Previously Worked for Hunter's Business Partner
The Department of Justice's decision to grant Hunter Biden a lenient plea deal, disregarding established protocols and avoiding incarceration, has raised significant concerns among members of Congress from a conservative perspective.
A recent report published by The Daily Mail has further deepened the intrigue surrounding this controversial situation. It reveals that one of the prosecutors involved in formulating the deal had previously worked directly for one of Hunter Biden's business associates.
The prosecutor who approved the charges against Hunter Biden for tax and gun crimes had a prior professional relationship with one of the president's son's business partners. This revelation, uncovered by DailyMail.com, sheds light on the central role played by Assistant United States Attorney Derek Hines in Hunter's criminal prosecution, as he signed off on the charging documents alongside Delaware US Attorney David Weiss and two other assistant US attorneys.
LinkedIn records indicate that Hines had previously served as Special Counsel to Louis Freeh, the former FBI director, at Freeh Group International Solutions. This private company, involved in lobbying and risk management consulting, had collaborated with Hunter on overseas business ventures that are currently under scrutiny by lawmakers.
The conflict of interest arises from Hines' past association with Louis Freeh, a key figure in Hunter Biden's business endeavors. Hines, in his role as special counsel, would have developed a close professional relationship with Freeh, making his involvement in the prosecution concerning.
This narrative is truly astonishing, particularly when considering the lack of effort by the federal government to avoid such conflicts of interest. Even if we assume that Hines' connection to Hunter Biden did not influence the plea deal, it remains unacceptable for the Department of Justice to exhibit such an incestuous dynamic. One cannot help but question why the DOJ failed to assemble a prosecution team without any affiliations to Hunter Biden's business dealings. Both Attorney Generals, Merrick Garland and the two former attorneys general under Donald Trump, had the opportunity to appoint an independent counsel years ago to prevent these issues from arising.
However, these situations are unfortunately considered normal within the corridors of power in Washington. The culture of backslapping, winking, and nodding prevails. Everyone seems to know everyone and has likely collaborated with those they should be prosecuting. Meanwhile, the general public is expected to blindly trust that nothing inappropriate is taking place as these circles of influence continue to intersect. Perhaps it is time to address this systemic issue, regardless of the extent of the conflict of interest revealed in this particular case.
