Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, has been charged with failing to pay federal income tax and illegally possessing a weapon. An agreement has been reached between Hunter Biden and the Justice Department, as stated in a letter filed in U.S. District Court in Delaware.
Under the agreement, Hunter Biden will plead guilty to misdemeanor tax offenses and is expected to negotiate with prosecutors regarding the felony charge of possessing a firearm as a drug user. While it is uncommon to resolve a federal criminal case simultaneously with the filing of charges, it is not entirely unprecedented.
This development concludes a lengthy investigation by the Justice Department into the activities of President Biden’s second son. Hunter Biden has publicly acknowledged struggling with addiction following the death of his brother Beau Biden in 2015. By reaching this agreement, the White House avoids the potential distraction of a trial and the accompanying media attention, which it has sought to distance itself from.
In addition to this case, congressional Republicans are conducting their own investigations into Hunter Biden’s business dealings, including scrutinizing foreign payments and other financial aspects. It is worth noting that former President Donald Trump also faces a 37-count indictment for mishandling classified documents on his Florida estate, a separate case with significant political implications.
President Joe Biden himself has faced questions regarding his son’s business activities and drug addiction.
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