Facing allegations of lying to Congress on other matters, Hunter Biden's February testimony during the impeachment inquiry, where he distanced himself from a contentious securities firm, clashes with evidence the FBI collected years ago, including his signed employment contract as the firm's vice chairman.
The FBI and SEC gathered these documents in 2016, and they were recently obtained by Congress and shared with Just the News, after Hunter Biden had testified in February before the U.S. House regarding his father's impeachment.
Lawmakers are increasingly scrutinizing the discrepancies between the evidence now in their hands and the narratives the Biden camp has provided to Congress and the public. This is particularly pertinent to Burnham Asset Management, which was involved in a securities fraud case in 2016 and linked to Hunter Biden's business partners aiding a controversial Russian oligarch a decade ago.
In his February testimony, Hunter Biden claimed he never became part of the Burnham investment. However, new documents reveal that he was, in fact, employed by Burnham during that period. An employment agreement, signed by Hunter Biden, designates him as vice chairman of Burnham Asset Management with an $800,000 salary, a document also signed by then-CEO Jon Burnham in April 2015.
The FBI's signature expert, at the request of Just the News, confirmed that the signature on the employment document matches Hunter Biden's signature from other public documents, including his Social Security card. Retired Agent Wayne Barnes reported that “all of them bore similarity with the signature on the Burnham Access Management Employment Agreement,” particularly noting the close match to Hunter Biden's 2012 Social Security card signature.
Further documents in the FBI collection indicate Hunter Biden's involvement in Burnham's activities. A “Letter of Intent” shows that his employment at Burnham was part of a deal that also involved acquiring his firms, Rosemont Seneca Advisors and RSP Investments, integrating them into Burnham Asset Management or Burnham Securities. The letter outlines Biden's salary and an equity plan for employees of his former firms.
Emails also show Hunter Biden engaging in business deals involving Burnham. For instance, he emailed a Chinese businessman, Henry Zhao, about the partnership with Burnham, suggesting his official involvement in the venture.
Efforts to obscure Hunter Biden's role in Burnham and its controversies extend back years, preceding his testimony. The new evidence has drawn the attention of lawmakers, including Rep. Andy Biggs, who believes Congress should refer Hunter Biden to the DOJ for further prosecution.
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