Biden Seeks Dismissal of Tax Charges, Citing Political Motivation; Prosecutors Dispute Claims
• Hunter Biden asks judge to dismiss tax charges against him, claiming the case is politically motivated • Biden's attorneys argue irregularities in how the case began and that it violates a previous diversion agreement • Prosecutors dismiss Biden's claims as a "house of cards" and say politics played no role • Judge seems doubtful of Biden's argument to dismiss charges, notes lack of evidence of political influence • Case comes amid Republican-led congressional inquiry into if President Biden profited from son's business deals