A plea deal negotiated by U.S. attorney David Weiss, appointed by President Donald Trump, has been proposed to keep Hunter Biden, President Biden’s son, out of prison. President Biden and Attorney General Merrick Garland allowed Weiss to make his own decisions regarding prosecution after a five-year investigation. The agreement still needs approval from a federal judge. The deal requires Hunter Biden to take responsibility for tax and gun crimes, as well as seek treatment for drug addiction. If the deal is approved, it does not mean exoneration for Hunter Biden. He will plead guilty to misdemeanors instead of facing multiple charges. The investigation is still ongoing, indicating that there may be additional issues under scrutiny.
Prosecutors will recommend two years of probation in exchange for Hunter Biden’s guilty pleas related to failure to pay taxes and illegal possession of a handgun while using illegal drugs. Hunter Biden has paid the IRS approximately $1.2 million to cover his unreported payments and gifts. The plea deal resembles what other defendants might receive for similar offenses. Instead of contesting the gun charge, Hunter Biden has agreed to enter a substance abuse program and remain clean for two years. Pretrial diversion programs are common for nonviolent offenders with substance abuse problems.
Comparisons have been made between Hunter Biden’s plea deal and the prison sentences faced by former Trump aides Paul Manafort and Michael Cohen for tax evasion and other charges. Hunter Biden admitted in his memoir to heavy drug abuse during the period he owned the gun. Federal prosecutors typically only pursue an illegal gun possession charge if it is connected to a violent crime. Holding the president’s son accountable for underpaid taxes demonstrates that no one is above the law.
Last month, President Biden stated that his son has done nothing wrong, but the plea deal confirms that Hunter Biden did make mistakes. However, the president appears to have kept his promise not to interfere in the investigation. Some Republicans view the plea deal as too lenient and vow to continue investigating President Biden’s involvement in his family’s affairs. However, a U.S. attorney appointed by Trump had the opportunity to substantiate conspiracy theories about Joe Biden’s role but failed to do so.
While some Republicans argue that law enforcement is being “weaponized,” evidence suggests that the Justice Department exercises care and restraint in politically sensitive cases, regardless of party affiliation. The cautious approach of Attorney General Merrick Garland, as reported by The Washington Post, instills public confidence in the rule of law. The description of Garland’s actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection and subsequent investigations shows prudence and deliberation, rather than weakness. This careful approach aligns with standard practices when pursuing organized crime and demonstrates that Garland can be tough when necessary.
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