Published on July 17, 2024, 12:28 am

Former FBI informant, Alexander Smirnov, is seeking the dismissal of his federal charges following a similar ruling rendered in the classified documents case involving former President Donald Trump and Jack Smith. According to Smirnov’s legal representation, the charges against him – lying to the federal agency about his testimony related President Joe Biden and his family’s dealings in Ukraine – are based on corruption allegations that surfaced following public access to this testimony.

Smirnov’s defense leans heavily on a recent court determination by Judge Aileen Cannon that dismissed the case against Trump due to faulty process. The judge identified Special Counsel Jack Smith’s appointment as improper or unlawful and condemned all subsequent proceedings and indictments as unconstitutional. This investigation led by David Weiss into Hunter Biden features prominently in these related matters as it comes with implications of potential involvement from President Joe Biden.

In her judgment, Judge Cannon stressed “The Appointments Clause” within the constitution as an integral restriction born out of separation of power concept. This clause grants Congress significant role in evaluating the appointment power for lesser officers. She further noted that transferring this legislative authority to a Department Head risked infringing upon inherent liberty indigenous in separation of powers.

In a lengthy 21-page appeal, Smirnov’s attorneys have referenced or argued against Trump’s dismissal at least twelve times – implying that special prosecutors or counsels must follow particular appointment and funding procedures.

However, despite their zealous preparations, commentators hint at skeptical prospects for Smirnov and his team’s strategy given dissimilarities between both cases – even though they concurrently vouchsafe Judge Cannon’s ruling for Trump. Other grounds for refusing Smirnov’s motion includes procedural missteps identified in Jack Smith-led case against Trump; instances where there was no Congressional approval or oversight because Smith wasn’t classified under Department of Justice staff nor was she approved Senate-confirmed US attorney unlike Special Counsel David Weiss who bore these qualifications.

Reflective of this thought-wave, federal judges in California, Washington D.C., and Delaware recently dismissed similar challenges brought against Weiss along with former special counsel Robert Mueller. Two felony charges confront Smirnov over accusations of delivering false testimonies regarding the Biden family to federal agents.

Among trusted news about most recent events or breaking news from a Christian worldview, this ongoing legal struggle is one to watch. It continues to impact the real news landscape significantly as each development unfolds.