Two members of Congress, Jim Jordan and James Comer, have issued letters to U.S. Attorney Damian Williams of the Southern District of New York and BOP Director Colette Peters seeking information on possible interference with John Galanis’ ability to get home confinement. Galanis, who is serving a 189-month prison sentence for fraud schemes, had offered to provide information on his former business partner Hunter Biden in exchange for a reduction in sentence, but his offer was rejected. Subpoenas for additional documentation have now been sent to both the BOP and the Southern District of New York.
Galanis admitted to his crimes and offered to provide information to prosecutors, but his offer was rejected. He was interviewed by a congressional delegation on his interactions with Hunter Biden, claiming to have been a business partner with Biden and others from 2012 to 2015, with the goal of building a diversified private equity platform. Galanis has claimed that there is information that could implicate others and potentially lead to a reduction in his sentence, but it remains to be seen if this information will be taken into consideration.
The CARES Act allowed the BOP to place certain inmates on home confinement during the Covid-19 pandemic, but Galanis’ approval for home confinement was reversed after the announcement of a subpoena to his co-conspirator Devon Archer. Galanis believes that the interference from SDNY prosecutors played a role in the denial of his home confinement. The subpoenas seek to uncover whether there was any retaliation against Galanis for his cooperation with the congressional inquiry.
Prosecutors across the country have had differing opinions on home confinement, with some viewing it as a reduction of the prison term. The BOP maintains that they have the final say in decisions regarding home confinement, despite input from prosecutors. The subpoenas issued to the BOP and the Southern District of New York aim to shed light on any possible retaliation or interference in Galanis’ case.
In their letter to US Attorney Williams, Jordan and Comer suggest that there may have been retaliation against Galanis for his cooperation with the congressional inquiry. The response to the subpoenas is due by May 17, 2024, and it is expected that the information provided will help determine whether there was any interference with Galanis’ ability to obtain home confinement. The outcome of this investigation could have implications for Galanis’ sentence and shed light on potential misconduct within the legal system.