Hunter Biden, the son of President Biden, has reached a plea agreement with the Justice Department to plead guilty to federal tax offenses. This deal will allow him to avoid prosecution for a separate gun charge and is expected to prevent him from serving time in prison. The agreement was made public on Tuesday and includes Hunter Biden admitting guilt to the misdemeanor tax offenses. As long as he adheres to the set conditions, he will not face prosecution for unlawfully possessing a firearm as a drug user. While it is somewhat uncommon to resolve a federal criminal case simultaneously with charges being filed in court, it is not unprecedented.
This agreement marks the end of a lengthy Justice Department investigation into Hunter Biden, who has openly struggled with addiction since the death of his brother Beau Biden in 2015. By avoiding a trial, the Biden family will be spared from generating negative headlines that could distract from the White House’s efforts to distance itself from the Justice Department. Although Hunter Biden must admit guilt as part of the deal, the focus is solely on tax and weapons violations, without any broader implications tied to the Democratic president. According to sources familiar with the case, the Justice Department is likely to recommend probation for the tax charges, meaning Hunter Biden will not face incarceration. However, the final decision lies with the judge.
The gun charge against Hunter Biden states that he possessed a Colt Cobra 38 special handgun for 11 days in October 2018 while being a drug user. This offense carries a maximum prison sentence of up to 10 years, but the Justice Department has confirmed that a pretrial agreement has been reached. As long as Hunter Biden complies with the terms of the agreement, the charge will be expunged from his record. Meanwhile, congressional Republicans continue to investigate various aspects of Hunter Biden’s business dealings, including foreign payments and his financial affairs, which have come under scrutiny due to an infamous laptop he left at a repair shop.
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