Former FBI Informant Who Pleaded Guilty to Making Up Biden Story Sentenced to 6 Years

Alexander Smirnov faced up to 35 years in prison but was given six after a plea agreement.
Former FBI Informant Who Pleaded Guilty to Making Up Biden Story Sentenced to 6 Years
Alexander Smirnov speaks in court in Los Angeles on Feb. 26, 2024. William T. Robles via AP
Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
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The former FBI informant who pleaded guilty to making up a story about President Joe Biden and his son accepting bribes was sentenced on Jan. 8 to six years in prison.

U.S. District Judge Otis D. Wright II handed down the sentence to Alexander Smirnov, the ex-informant, in a federal courtroom in Los Angeles, according to a court document.
Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
Zachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]
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