Mark Lytle, the attorney for IRS whistleblower Gary Shapley, called for a special counsel to investigate the Biden family hours after Hunter Biden’s plea deal fell apart.
The first son was expected to plead guilty to two counts of willful failure to pay federal income tax and one count of possession of a firearm by a person who is an unlawful user of or addicted to a controlled substance. But Judge Maryellen Noreika did not accept the plea agreement, questioning the constitutionality — specifically the diversion clause and the immunity Hunter Biden would receive. After prosecutors said Hunter Biden pleading guilty to the two misdemeanor tax offenses would not immunize him from future charges, he wound up pleading "not guilty."
Lytle told "The Story" Wednesday that he believes the testimony of IRS whistleblowers Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler played a role in Judge Maryellen Noreika’s decision to reject the plea deal.
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"I think it had to be an important part of it. I mean, the two whistleblowers stood just a week ago in front of Congress and they were cross-examined for more than 6 hours. They had behind-the-scenes interviews for more than 14 hours combined. These guys, Joe Ziegler, Gary Shapley, my client, they exude credibility," the attorney said.
"They have credibility. They have experience as law enforcement officers, particularly with the IRS. And so I think it carries...
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