Smirnov reportedly pleaded not guilty during Monday’s hearing.
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A California federal judge ruled Monday Alexander Smirnov—the former FBI informant accused of fabricating stories about bribes paid to President Joe Biden and his son Hunter—will remain in jail as he awaits trial, over concerns he would flee the country, multiple outlets reported.Key Facts
U.S. District Judge Otis Wright issued the ruling on Monday, after issuing a warrant to re-arrest the former FBI informant—who was previously released with GPS tracking—over flight risk concerns.
Smirnov, 43, who is a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen, pleaded not guilty during Monday’s hearing, according to CNN.
Smirnov was charged on Feb.
