The Heritage Foundation Oversight Project has released a memo that raises questions about the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) investigation and prosecution of Patrick Ho, the former boss of CEFC China Energy Co. and an associate of the Biden family. The memo alleges several irregularities in the case, including concealing known connections between CEFC and the Bidens, communication between Hunter Biden and FBI agents involved in Ho’s case, and a leak of investigatory information.
Key points from the memo include:
DOJ Concealing Connections: The memo suggests that the DOJ was aware of connections between the Biden family and CEFC as early as 2017 and took steps to conceal this information from the public.
Redacted Mention of Biden Family: The memo claims that the DOJ redacted mentions of the Biden family, specifically Hunter Biden, in evidence presented at Ho’s 2018 trial. This includes redacting an email that was later revealed on Hunter Biden’s laptop.
Attorney-Client Privilege: Hunter Biden was afforded attorney-client privilege as Ho’s legal representation, despite being a direct witness in the case. He was also asked to find the names of FBI agents he spoke with on the day of Ho’s arrest.
The Heritage Foundation calls for Congress to seek answers to these questions in its impeachment inquiry and emphasizes the need for apolitical and transparent investigations and prosecutions by the DOJ.
Mike Howell, Director for the Oversight Project at The Heritage Foundation, suggests that the evidence points to a “rigged system of justice” and a “major national security threat.”
The memo provides documentation for each claim and highlights the importance of congressional oversight to bring transparency to the case.
In summary, the memo raises concerns about the handling of the Patrick Ho case by the DOJ, particularly regarding its connections to the Biden family and potential political motivations. It calls on Congress to investigate these issues further to ensure transparency and uphold the credibility of the DOJ.