IRS Whistleblowers Sue Hunter Biden’s Lawyer: A Test of Justice and Integrity

Lawsuit document with gavel, pen, and open book.

A $20 million defamation lawsuit by IRS whistleblowers against Hunter Biden’s attorney reveals deep-rooted inequities in the American legal system.

At a Glance

  • IRS whistleblowers Gary Shapley and Joe Ziegler file $20 million defamation lawsuit against Hunter Biden’s attorney, Abbe Lowell.
  • Lawsuit accuses Lowell of retaliating against the whistleblowers by making defamatory statements to the media.
  • Shapley and Ziegler claim Lowell’s actions caused malicious harm to their reputations.
  • Lawsuit follows Hunter Biden’s guilty plea to federal tax charges.
  • Whistleblowers allege political influence affected prosecutorial decisions in the Biden investigation.

Lawsuit Filed Against Hunter Biden’s Attorney

IRS whistleblowers Gary Shapley and Joe Ziegler have filed a $20 million defamation lawsuit against Hunter Biden’s attorney, Abbe Lowell. The lawsuit alleges that Lowell retaliated against the whistleblowers by making defamatory statements to the media, accusing them of illegally leaking Hunter Biden’s private tax information.

Shapley and Ziegler claim Lowell’s actions caused them “incredible and malicious harm” to their reputations. They assert that they acted with honor and integrity in exposing conflicts of interest and preferential treatment in the criminal tax investigation of Hunter Biden. The whistleblowers argue they made their disclosures to Congress professionally and did not publicly discuss any non-public return information.

Accusations of Clear Malice and Harm

The lawsuit accuses Lowell of making statements with “clear malice” and includes specific instances like a Sept. 14, 2023, letter to congressional committees and media releases where Lowell allegedly claimed Shapley and Ziegler committed crimes, including the illegal disclosure of grand jury materials. The agents are each suing Lowell for at least $10 million to vindicate their reputations.

Additionally, Hunter Biden’s guilty plea to federal tax charges has been seen as a validation of the concerns raised by Shapley and Ziegler regarding the handling of the investigation. They allege that political influence affected prosecutorial decisions and that the investigation was slow-walked and obstructed by unnecessary approvals and roadblocks.

Political Influence and Preferential Treatment

The broader implications of this lawsuit reveal systemic issues within the American legal system, where whistleblowers often face financial burdens and institutional pushback when speaking out against powerful figures. This case exemplifies the heavy partisan influences that prevail within the legal industry and raises questions about whether all citizens truly have equal protection under the law.

Adding to the complexity of the issue is the dissemination of an anti-Trump comic book to Pennsylvania high schools before an election, argued to be a form of election interference and political propaganda. These concerns touch on parental rights and the integrity of fair elections, further highlighting the intersection of politics and legal processes.

As the legal battle progresses, it will continue to shed light on the challenges faced by those who come forward to expose corruption and misconduct, and whether justice and integrity can prevail in the face of powerful opposition.

Sources:

  1. IRS whistleblowers file $20M defamation lawsuit against Hunter Biden’s attorney: ‘Incredible and malicious harm’
  2. IRS Whistleblowers File $20 Million Defamation Lawsuit against Hunter Biden Attorney
  3. IRS whistleblowers sue Hunter Biden’s attorney for $20M in defamation case: ‘Clear malice’
  4. HEARING WITH IRS WHISTLEBLOWERS ABOUT THE BIDEN CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION
  5. Second IRS whistleblower goes public at House Oversight hearing about Hunter Biden probe

RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR