Posted 3/27/2024, 10:03:28 AM
Hunter Biden Seeks Dismissal of Tax Evasion Charges, Alleges Improper Political Pressure
- Hunter Biden will ask judge to dismiss $1.4 million tax evasion charges against him, arguing prosecutors bowed to political pressure from Republicans investigating his father
- Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty to charges and paid back taxes owed; trial set for June 2023
- Republicans investigating if President Biden benefited from Hunter's overseas business dealings, though no evidence found so far
- Hunter Biden seeking to dismiss charges arguing special counsel Weiss was improperly appointed by Trump administration
- Defense argues charges barred by earlier plea deal that fell through; prosecutors dispute that deal ever took effect