‘Several moves have been slow at Justice Department’: IRS whistleblower breaks cover after claiming preferential treatment for Hunter Biden in tax investigation
- Gary Shapley, a 14-year-old IRS agent, said he immediately saw discrepancies in Hunter’s tax investigative investigation when he was assigned the case in January 2020
- “When I saw how outrageous some of these things were, it wasn’t a decision for me anymore. “It’s not something I want to do,” he said
- He also claimed he faced retaliation from IRS leadership after speaking out, and Hunter’s team accused him of breaking the law
The IRS whistleblower in the Hunter Biden case has broken his cover after claiming the president’s son received preferential treatment in a tax investigation.
Gary Shapley, an IRS official for 14 years, said he immediately noticed discrepancies in Hunter’s tax investigation when he was assigned the case in January 2020. He was concerned that prosecutors were mishandling the “controversial” case and felt compelled to press charges on his oath of office.
“It’s a job, and my oath of office is to treat fairly everyone we investigate,” he told CBS News. ‘[This case] was far outside the norm of what I have experienced in the past. There were several steps that, at the direction of the Justice Department, were being carried out slowly — simply not being carried out at all.
“When I saw how outrageous some of these things were, it wasn’t a decision for me anymore. That’s not something I want to do. It’s something I feel like I have to do.”
The registered Republican, who claims he is not involved in politics, said the alleged mistreatment compromises the “fairness of the system” by treating taxpayers and “subjects of investigation differently.”
Gary Shapley, an IRS official for 14 years, said he immediately noticed discrepancies in Hunter’s tax investigation when he was assigned the case in January 2020. He was concerned that prosecutors were mishandling the “controversial” case and felt compelled to press charges on his oath of office
Three years after the investigation, led by Trump-appointed US Attorney in Delaware David Weiss, began, Shapley shed light. The investigation is looking into possible outstanding tax arrears for Hunter’s service as a board member of Burisma, a Ukrainian energy company, while his father was vice president, as well as possible false testimony for a weapons purchase
Three years after the investigation, led by Trump-appointed US Attorney in Delaware David Weiss, began, Shapley shed light.
According to CBS News, the investigation includes possible outstanding tax arrears for Hunter’s tenure as a board member of Burisma, a Ukrainian energy company, while his father was vice president, and possible false testimony related to an arms purchase.
Late last year, an FBI leak revealed agents believed there was enough evidence to support criminal charges, but no evidence ever came. Shapley believed action was being taken to protect Hunter.
“Every time it seemed to benefit the subject,” he told CBS News. “It just got to the point where that switch was flipped.” And I just couldn’t silence my conscience anymore.’
The former inspector general of the Office of the National Security Agency began documenting his concerns in June 2020 after questioning whether the DOJ was acting “unethically” in the case.
Shapley’s concerns became public last month after his attorney, Mark Lytle, wrote to Congress asking for protection for the IRS agent. He is now scheduled to appear before the House Ways and Means Committee this Friday, which will not be open to the public.
The letter also revealed that Shapley was removed from the case after attending an “accused session,” prompting him to speak out.
“It was my Red Line meeting,” the Republican said.
He also claimed he faced retaliation from IRS leadership after speaking out.
The White House declined to comment, citing an earlier statement that Joe “has clarified that this matter will be handled independently by the Justice Department, under the direction of a US Attorney appointed by former President Trump, and free from any political interference,” the white said A house. He has kept that commitment.
Jäger’s team also accuses him of breaking the law.
The White House declined to comment, referring CBS News to an earlier statement, which said that Joe “clarified that this matter is being investigated independently of the Justice Department, under the direction of a US Attorney appointed by former President Trump, and free of any political… comments.” White House interference. He has honored that commitment.”
The IRS also said it “cannot comment on specific tax matters.”
has reached out to the DOJ for comment. The US Attorney’s Office in Delaware declined to comment.