George Washington University law professor and Fox News contributor Jonathan Turley said Friday that Hunter Biden's financial backers have threatened to sue him for defamation.
Turley published column On Friday, on his website, Hollywood attorney Kevin Morris' lawyer revealed that on Wednesday, Mr. Turley allegedly sent a letter warning of a potential defamation lawsuit if he did not retract or stop repeating it. . previous statement He referred to Morris' representation of Biden. (Related: Mr. Turley explains which party has the 'advantage' in Texas-Biden showdown. The conclusion can only be summed up in one word.)
“This letter warns me that if I do not retract (or repeat) my criticism of Morris' agency relationship with Hunter, I may be sued for defamation,” Turley wrote. However, I published another column reiterating my objections to Morris' vague expressive claims. ”
WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 29: George Washington University Law School Professor Jonathan Turley discusses the Park Police response to the Lafayette Square protests on June 29, 2020 in Washington, DC before the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources. Make an opening statement at the public hearing. George Floyd, Washington, DC Authorities on June 1 cleared a mostly peaceful crowd that had gathered in Lafayette Square before President Donald Trump walked across the park for a photo op at St. John's Church. . (Photo by Bonnie Cashpool/Getty Images)
Mr. Turley's original column said: section California Bar Rules prohibit attorneys from paying business and personal expenses to prospective or existing clients. Morris' attorney, Brian Sullivan, countered in his letter, citing a section of the law that allows an exception if a lawyer agrees to lend money after signing a contract with his client. It is said that
Turley's latest column refutes Sullivan's claims based on Morris' vague testimony regarding his legal relationship with Hunter Biden. (Related: Kevin Morris reveals political 'risks' he warned about after he started financially supporting Hunter Biden)
“While there are certainly such exceptions and allowances, some Morris and others refuse to apply these to payments or loans. In fact, Morris's ill-defined relationship is precisely what these rules seek to avoid. As we discuss below, these concerns are further amplified by Mr. Morris' recent deposition, in which Mr. “They seemed to have a hard time distinguishing between the two,” Turley said.
“Clause 2 refers to a written agreement for payment, but states that an agreement must be reached “before making or agreeing to a loan.” As discussed below, it does not appear that any such loan agreement existed during part of the representative period,” Turley added.
morris testified Records reviewed by the Caller show that he and Hunter Biden reached a vassal agreement sometime in 2020 after their financial relationship began. He told lawmakers that all of Hunter Biden's financial support came in the form of loans due by 2025, with payments beginning weeks after the two met in November 2019. Ta.
Morris insisted that he never expected anything in return from President Joe Biden or the Biden administration in exchange for the large financial aid given to Hunter Biden. (Related: Kevin Morris gains 'access' to Biden White House after giving financial aid to Hunter, Comer says)
IRS whistleblower Joseph Ziegler previously testified before the House Ways and Means Committee that Morris paid an estimated $4.9 million in personal expenses for Hunter Biden from 2020 to 2022.Mr. Morris had previously been identified as a third party responsible for the payment. Approximately 2 million dollars Hunter Biden's delinquent taxes.
failed guilty plea agreement Documents between Hunter Biden and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Delaware provide details about Morris' tax payments, without naming him as a third party.
Morris' lawyers sent a letter to the House Oversight Committee on Thursday advising him of a $6.5 million loan he sent to Hunter Biden from October 2021 to December 2023. CBS News It was first reported by letter.
Read the letter:
According to Hunter Biden's federal taxes, his financial support for Hunter Biden includes a home, security, public relations, accountant, lawyer, payments to Hunter Biden's ex-wife, and payments to the mother of Hunter Biden's love child. Payment and other costs were included. indictment in california and morris testimony.
The tax indictment alleges that from January to October 2020, Morris provided $1.2 million in financial aid to Hunter Biden without directly naming Morris. Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty to federal tax charges on January 11th.
“During that period, he received financial support totaling approximately $1.2 million from personal friends. Financial support included hundreds of thousands of dollars in payments for housing, media relations, accountants, lawyers, Porsches, etc. “included,” the indictment states.
Morris also bought Hunter Biden's artwork worth $875,000 and a stake in Skaneateles, a holding company that holds a 10% stake in Chinese investment firm BHR Partners.
The conservative legal group America First Legal (AFL) complaint Mr. Morris filed a lawsuit in California state court on January 16, accusing him of violating the state's professional conduct rules in his relationship with Mr. Biden.
Morris testified before the Ways and Means Committee, the Oversight Committee and the Judiciary Committee, the three committees leading the House Republican impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden. focused on the IRS's whistleblower complaint that it gave special treatment to Hunter Biden. investigation.
Turley was one of the expert witnesses at the first impeachment hearing in September regarding the Biden family's overseas business.
House Republicans and Hunter Biden have agreed to have him testify on February 28th.
