U.S. Delaware Attorney David Weiss on Friday confirmed his “limited” authority to charge Hunter Biden in the jurisdictions of Washington, DC, and California.
reporting the DOJ’s practices demand that Weiss obtain approval and cooperation from the U.S. attorneys in California and Washington, DC, before proceeding with charges in their districts.
“If venue for a case lies elsewhere, common Departmental practice is to contact the United States Attorney’s Office for the district in question and determine whether it wants to partner on the case,” WeissIf denied by those attorneys, Weiss also said he could ask for special attorney status to charge Hunter Biden.
“I have been assured that, if necessary after the above process, I would be granted” that authority in “the District of Columbia, the Central District of California, or any other district where charges could be brought in this matter,” he said. In addition, Weiss said the investigation is “ongoing” and welcomes the chance to speak with House Republicans “in more detail, and answer questions related to the whistleblowers’ allegations consistent with the law and Department policy.”the president’s son and pointed to a letter Weiss sent to Congress claiming he had full authority over the investigation.he would have to authorize any potential charges.
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