Whistleblowers File Bold Motion To Intervene In Hunter Biden’s Lawsuit Against IRS

SUMMARY

Late Friday, IRS Supervisory Special Agent Gary Shapley and IRS Special Agent Joseph Ziegler filed a motion to intervene in Hunter Biden’s pending civil case against the IRS, and a motion to dismiss Hunter’s lawsuit. The case hinges on allegations that Shapley and Ziegler unlawfully disclosed Hunter Biden’s tax returns and return information, with Biden's lawsuit claiming the IRS violated the Privacy Act. While the statutes prevent direct lawsuits against individual agents, Shapley and Ziegler argue they must intervene to ensure the Department of Justice (DOJ) adequately defends their whistleblower protections. They claim the DOJ has not vigorously defended against these accusations, risking their careers and reputations.