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Hunter Biden is being charged for federal tax violations and a gun charge, according to a breaking news report by NBC on Tuesday morning.
“Federal charges have been filed against Hunter Biden in a case involving taxes and gun possession charge, he is expected to plead guilty to the tax charges only,” NBC reported. “He is expected to get pre-trial diversion for the gun charge.”
Hunter Biden has been the subject of a federal investigation since 2018, focusing on potential tax violations, foreign lobbying violations, and other matters.
The investigation is led by Delaware U.S. Attorney David Weiss, who was appointed as a prosecutor by former President Donald Trump.
A federal grand jury has been examining the case, and sources have confirmed that it has reached a crucial stage to determine whether charges will be filed.
Among the more serious charges still under consideration is a violation of foreign lobbying laws. Biden could potentially also face charges related to false statements.
. . . Agrees to Plead GUILTY in Sweetheart Plea Deal
WASHINGTON – Hunter Biden agreed to plead guilty to two counts of tax evasion and one firearm offense in federal court in Delaware, after a multi-year investigation into his tax matters, a case with implications for President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign and dealings with congressional Republicans.
U.S. Attorney David Weiss filed a letter in federal court Monday citing the charges and the plea agreement. The tax charges allege willful failure to pay federal income tax. Biden also agreed to enter a pretrial agreement for the gun offense, in which he acknowledged unlawful possession of a Colt Cobra 38SPL revolver, despite being addicted to drugs.
Weiss asked the court − a judge has not yet been assigned − to set a date to formally process the plea agreements. Weiss began in 2018 with questions about taxes on overseas business deals, after his work in Ukraine and China drew federal scrutiny.
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