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FBI Informant Smirnov Released on Medical Furlough Amid Health Crisis

11/9/2025

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Alexander Smirnov, an FBI informant, was released from prison on medical furlough for serious health issues, including legal blindness.
His attorney said Smirnov needed urgent eye surgery that had been previously denied.
Smirnov was sentenced to six years for fabricating allegations about the Bidens and for tax evasion.
His Burisma-linked claims were cited in failed impeachment efforts.
His legal team plans to pursue further medical furloughs.

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Alexander Smirnov, an FBI informant, was released from prison on medical furlough for serious health issues, including legal blindness.
His attorney said Smirnov needed urgent eye surgery that had been previously denied.
Smirnov was sentenced to six years for fabricating allegations about the Bidens and for tax evasion.
His Burisma-linked claims were cited in failed impeachment efforts.
His legal team plans to pursue further medical furloughs.