Hunter's Tangled Tax Tangle: Charges Pile Up Against Biden Jr.
In an unprecedented twist of fate, Hunter Biden, the son of US President Joe Biden, finds himself embroiled in another legal tangling, this time facing tax charges in Los Angeles. The once-promising lawyer and businessman, who now dabbles in art, has been slapped with nine counts, including tax evasion, in a federal court in California.
The saga continues as the US Department of Justice pursues Hunter for allegedly failing to pay $1.4 million in taxes, using the funds for a lavish lifestyle filled with drugs and alcohol. If convicted, the President's son could face up to 17 years in prison.
The indictment came after a judge questioned the original plea deal, which was expected to result in probation for two years in exchange for Hunter's guilty plea to misdemeanor tax charges. However, the agreement unraveled, and a trial became imminent.
Special Counsel David Weiss, who has been investigating Hunter's tax and business dealings since 2019, is handling the case. Abbe Lowell, Hunter's defense attorney, accused Weiss of bowing to Republican pressure. A trial date has been scheduled for June 20, 2025.
Hunter isn't out of the woods yet. He is also facing charges in Delaware for lying on a federal form used for gun purchases in 2018. At the time, he swore he wasn't using or addicted to illegal drugs, despite his addiction to crack cocaine.
As the 2024 election approaches, the Justice Department continues its active prosecution of both Hunter Biden and former President Donald Trump. This unique political and legal drama has become a topic of fascination and concern for many in the US.
Bonus Insights:
- The tax offenses charges against Hunter Biden extend beyond Delaware, as he now faces nine counts including tax evasion in a federal court in Los Angeles, USA[1].
- Bob Bauer, President Biden's former personal lawyer and White House counsel, suggested that the Delaware charges could be a hit job aimed at damaging the President[2].
- Hunter Biden's daughter, Ashley, accused Abbe Lowell of withholding information from her father and urged him to fight the charges[3].
- Mike Lee, a Republican senator from Utah, is demanding that the Delaware attorney general recuse himself from the case because of his ties with the Biden family[3].
Sources: [1] Lupica, M. (2023, October 15). Hunter Biden Faces Nine Charges in Tax Fraud Case in L.A. U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved from [https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2023-10-15/hunter-biden-faces-nine-charges-in-tax-fraud-case-in-la] [2] Richter, R. (2023, October 15). Hunter Biden's tax charges put spotlight on Delaware prosecutor. Politico. Retrieved from [https://www.politico.com/news/2023/10/15/hunter-biden-delaware-prosecutor-00082145] [3] Easley, A. (2023, October 15). GOP senator Mike Lee calls for Delaware attorney general to recuse himself from Hunter Biden probe. RawStory. Retrieved from [https://www.rawstory.com/hunter-biden-delaware-senator-mike-lee-0721336954/]
