Informant

Court Victory Frees Alleged FBI Informant to Pursue Retaliation Lawsuit Against Texas Spine Doctor

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DALLAS — In a significant reversal by the Fifth Court of Appeals in Dallas, the earlier ruling against Jonathan Rute, accused of being an FBI informant and implicated in a defamation lawsuit, has been overturned. The legal saga drew public attention when Rute was accused of providing pivotal information to a local TV station, leading to reports that compared Plano spine surgeon Stephen Courtney to the notorious “Dr. Death” neurosurgeon, Christopher Duntsch. In 2021, Rute faced a jury verdict that mandated him and his co-defendants to pay nearly $11 million to Dr. Courtney for alleged … Read more

Former FBI Informant Charged with Fabricating Bribery Scheme Involving President Biden’s Family Faces Detention Hearing

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former FBI informant accused of orchestrating a false bribery scheme involving President Joe Biden’s family is scheduled to appear in a California federal court today. The hearing will determine whether Alexander Smirnov, who claims to have connections to Russian intelligence, should remain in custody while awaiting trial. Special counsel David Weiss is urging U.S. District Judge Otis Wright II to keep Smirnov behind bars, citing concerns that he may attempt to flee the country. Last week, a different judge released Smirnov on electronic GPS monitoring, but he was re-arrested following … Read more

Longest Delay in Mountain Home Drug Sale Case: Proceedings Continued for 15th Time as Defense Lawyers Seek Confidential Informant Details

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Mountain Home, Arkansas – The drug sale case of Amanda Lynn George continues to face multiple delays and cancellations, with the most recent trial date being postponed for the 15th time. Public Defender’s Office lawyers, who represent George, have consistently requested continuances, causing frustration for all parties involved. In the latest twist, a jury panel was assembled, ready to hear the case, when an attorney from the Public Defender’s Office requested a conference in chambers before jury selection began. After a 45-minute discussion, Judge Putman announced that an issue had arisen, preventing the trial from … Read more