Hunter Biden has entered a plea of not guilty to all charges in the Department of Justice’s case alleging tax evasion.
President Joe Biden‘s son was indicted last month on 9 charges, including failure to pay taxes, evasion of assessment, filing false or fraudulent tax returns … and more.
Hunter made his first appearance in the case Thursday … appearing before Judge Mark C. Scarsi, an appointee of former President Donald Trump, at the federal courthouse in downtown L.A.
If found guilty, he could potentially face up to 17 years in prison.
Special counsel David Weiss initiated the case following an investigation into Hunter’s business dealings overseas.
Prosecutors allege that Hunter used millions to fund a lavish lifestyle instead of fulfilling his tax obligations.
Back in September, Hunter was indicted on separate gun charges and was initially offered a plea deal encompassing both the federal tax case and the gun-related situation.
However, the deal collapsed after the judge raised concerns about the terms of the agreement.
FAQs
What charges is Hunter Biden facing?
Hunter Biden is facing nine federal tax charges including failure to pay taxes, evasion of assessment, and filing false or fraudulent tax returns.
What was the outcome of Hunter Biden’s initial plea deal?
The initial plea deal involving both the federal tax case and separate gun charges fell through after the judge questioned the terms of the arrangement.
Conclusion
Hunter Biden has pleaded not guilty to the federal tax charges brought against him. The case, initiated by Special Counsel David Weiss, alleges that Hunter evaded taxes and funded a lavish lifestyle using millions of dollars. Despite an initial plea deal encompassing both the tax case and separate gun charges, the agreement fell through, leaving the case ongoing.