Galanis alleges prison retaliation during impeachment probe

Jason Galanis, a witness in the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, has alleged that he faced retaliation from the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) for cooperating with Congressional investigators. Galanis, who is currently serving a sentence for his involvement in a fraudulent tribal bonds scheme, testified that the Justice Department denied his request for home confinement under the CARES Act, which he believes was a direct result of his cooperation with the impeachment probe. His testimony included details about his business relationship with Hunter Biden, which has drawn scrutiny from lawmakers. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan has expressed concerns regarding the BOP's treatment of Galanis, particularly its denial of his home confinement application. In April, Jordan issued a subpoena to BOP Director Colette Peters for documents related to Galanis's treatment, but the bureau's response was deemed insufficient. During her testimony, Peters reportedly refused to answer key questions about the alleged retaliation and the circumstances surrounding Galanis's application. Jordan has indicated that the committee views the denial of Galanis's application as potentially retaliatory, suggesting that it may be an effort to suppress his testimony regarding the Biden family's influence peddling. The committee has demanded full compliance with the subpoena, warning that failure to do so could lead to contempt of Congress proceedings. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between Congressional investigators and the Biden administration, particularly regarding the treatment of witnesses in politically sensitive inquiries. As the investigation continues, the implications of Galanis's allegations could have significant repercussions for both the BOP and the broader impeachment inquiry.