Newly released documents from the House Ways and Means Committee have shed light on a federal investigation into potential sex trafficking charges against Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden.
The documents include an email exchange between Justice Department Tax Division prosecutor Jack Morgan and Assistant U.S. Attorney Lesley Wolf, which details nine instances of Hunter allegedly communicating with prostitutes or individuals who appeared to be prostitutes and arranging for their travel across state lines.
These actions could potentially violate the Mann Act, a federal law that prohibits the transportation of individuals across state lines for the purpose of engaging in illegal sexual activities.
In the email, Morgan refers to Hunter Biden as "SM" and provides Wolf with some of the relevant documents related to his alleged solicitation activities. He highlights certain records that are particularly significant for potential Mann Act violations.
Among the highlighted cases are two instances where escorts from Los Angeles and New York traveled to meet Hunter in Boston. Another case involves a communication between Hunter and a woman who identifies herself as a "hooker," suggesting that she may have traveled from New Jersey to New York to see him.
The email also mentions two communications in which Hunter appears to be messaging individuals involved in sex trafficking, referred to as "Trafficker #1" and "Trafficker #2." Morgan acknowledges that some other communications are suspicious but leaves it to Wolf to make a judgment on their significance.
The email was brought to the attention of the House Ways and Means Committee by IRS whistleblower Joseph Ziegler, who has been alleging a cover-up and slow progress in the investigation into Hunter Biden. Ziegler has testified before Congress about potential Mann Act violations and has raised concerns about the handling of the case by the Department of Justice (DOJ). He has expressed uncertainty about what ultimately happened with the compiled evidence and has criticized the apparent lack of action when it comes to high-profile individuals like Hunter Biden.
Ziegler's comments reflect a broader sentiment among conservatives that individuals with political connections or a certain party affiliation often receive preferential treatment when it comes to legal matters. This sentiment has been echoed by Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, who has been vocal about the need for transparency and accountability in the investigation into Hunter Biden. Greene, along with House Oversight Chair James Comer, has called for a list of Hunter's alleged prostitutes to determine if they may be victims under the Mann Act.
During the first day of the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, Greene continued to press for answers regarding the Mann Act allegations. She has highlighted the fact that Hunter Biden reportedly exploited several women, even showing one victim a picture of his father with former President Barack Obama, in an attempt to intimidate her. Greene has criticized the lack of response from the DOJ and has demanded a thorough investigation into the matter.
The release of these documents and the ongoing scrutiny surrounding the investigation into Hunter Biden's alleged sex trafficking activities raise important questions about the potential influence of political connections and the need for equal treatment under the law.
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