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Hunter Biden Pleads Not Guilty to Gun Charges, Faces Up to 25 Years if Convicted

  • Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to three federal gun charges filed after plea deal collapsed
  • Charges could mean up to 25 years in prison if convicted
  • Biden struggled with crack addiction in 2018 when he bought gun he kept 11 days
  • Lawyers to file motion dismissing charges, calling them unconstitutional
  • Deal would've avoided prosecution on gun charges if he stayed out of trouble
  • Judge questioned earlier plea deal, so it fell apart and special counsel appointed
  • Legal fight likely to extend into 2024 as Hunter's father runs for re-election
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Main Topic: Hunter Biden expected to plead guilty to two misdemeanor counts of failing to pay taxes. Key Points: 1. Hunter Biden is expected to plead guilty to failing to pay taxes for the years 2017 and 2018. 2. He also faced a separate gun charge, but a pretrial agreement may result in the case being wiped from his record. 3. Republicans have criticized the plea deal, arguing that it is lenient and questioning the handling of the investigation by the Justice Department.
Main Topic: Hunter Biden's plea agreement and the new information revealed about the tax and gun charges against him. Key Points: 1. The plea deal involved Biden pleading guilty to failing to pay taxes and a separate gun charge for illegally owning a handgun. 2. The plea agreement contained atypical provisions and raised questions from the judge about its fairness. 3. Biden's conduct in both cases was attributed to his drug and alcohol addiction, which he sought treatment for in 2019.
Main Topic: Federal prosecutors dispute the validity of the diversion agreement in Hunter Biden's case. Key Points: 1. Hunter Biden's lawyers claimed that the diversion agreement, which would set aside a felony gun charge, was valid and binding. 2. Prosecutors argue that none of the discussed arrangements, including the diversion agreement, were applicable because Biden pleaded not guilty. 3. The prosecutors accuse Biden's team of being misleading and state that the diversion agreement was a draft that required the probation officer's signature to take effect.
Main Topic: Hunter Biden's tax charges dismissed, but expected to face new charges in the future Key Points: 1. Federal judge in Delaware dismissed misdemeanor tax charges against Hunter Biden. 2. Failed plea agreement led to the dismissal, citing venue problems. 3. Prosecutors are expected to bring new charges against Biden, possibly in California or Washington, D.C.
Federal prosecutors are expected to seek a grand jury indictment of Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden's son, before the end of September in a gun possession case, while he is also under investigation for his business dealings.
Despite facing mounting legal troubles, Hunter Biden appeared relaxed as he took a stroll in Malibu, just a day after Special Counsel David Weiss announced plans to seek an indictment against him for purchasing a gun while using drugs.
Hunter Biden has filed a lawsuit against a former Trump White House aide, Garrett Ziegler, accusing him of illegally accessing and disseminating his data online.
President Biden's son, Hunter Biden, has been charged with lying about his drug use in connection with the purchase of a handgun in 2018, potentially putting him on trial next year as his father runs for re-election.
There is "no indication" that Hunter Biden tax charges will be dropped after his indictment, according to a former U.S. attorney.
Hunter Biden's lawyer alleges that House Republicans' political pressure influenced the indictment of the president's son on charges related to gun possession.
Hunter Biden's indictment on federal gun charges adds to the polarizing political divide in America, with one side believing it's a result of a deep state conspiracy orchestrated by Joe Biden's Department of Justice, while the other side sees it as unfair pursuit and a distraction from their own legal issues.
Gun advocacy groups are supporting the firearms charges against Hunter Biden because they believe that all individuals, including the son of President Joe Biden, should be treated equally under the law.
The FBI has established a dedicated unit to investigate threats against agents and prosecutors involved in the Hunter Biden case, as right-wing individuals accuse them of being too lenient, despite the recent indictment of Hunter Biden on federal felony charges for lying on a gun form; however, critics argue that Hunter Biden's alleged crimes would never have been prosecuted if he weren't the president's son.
The criminal indictment against Hunter Biden for illegal gun possession may challenge the new and broader interpretation of the 2nd Amendment that protects gun rights, as conservative courts argue that regulatory laws infringe on constitutional grounds.
Hunter Biden's indictment on federal gun charges could potentially overlap with his father's re-election campaign, with the best case scenario being a quick resolution and the worst case scenario being a guilty verdict shortly before voters make their decision.
Hunter Biden has been indicted and House Republicans have initiated an impeachment inquiry against President Biden, exposing the media's bias and their inability to protect the president from scandal.
Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) expresses concerns that the federal gun charges against Hunter Biden may infringe on Second Amendment rights and believes that prosecuting the Biden family for higher crimes such as treason and bribery should be the focus instead.
Republicans are disappointed with the three-felony gun charges filed against Hunter Biden, but legal experts view the indictment as unusually harsh and rare, with potential legal challenges due to the recent expansion of second amendment rights.
Hunter Biden should be required to attend his first court appearance on gun charges in person to ensure public confidence and consistent treatment with other defendants, according to special counsel David Weiss.
Potential tax charges against Hunter Biden faced obstacles when federal prosecutors in California and Washington, D.C. declined to assist U.S. Attorney David Weiss in charging him, leading to frustration and concerns about the investigation's future, according to testimony from an IRS law enforcement official obtained by POLITICO.
Hunter Biden has filed a lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani and Robert Costello, accusing them of violating computer fraud laws by accessing and disseminating potentially damaging material from a laptop that Biden claims is his.
Hunter Biden, facing gun charges that could result in a 25-year prison sentence, met with his attorney in Los Angeles for five hours, sporting a shaved head in what may indicate last-minute preparations for his upcoming criminal case.
Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, has appeared in federal court in Delaware to be arraigned on firearms charges, marking the first time a child of a sitting president has faced criminal charges.
Hunter Biden, the president's son, is grappling with over $10 million in legal fees and is seeking new ways to fundraise for his trial on gun charges, while his father, Joe Biden, has not provided financial assistance, leading Hunter's team to explore potential obstacles in raising money without interfering with his father's re-election efforts.
President Biden's chosen federal prosecutor in DC, Matthew Graves, confirmed to Congress that he wouldn't cooperate with his Delaware counterpart to bring tax charges against Hunter Biden, arguing that such cooperation is rare and would require too much time to get up to speed on the case.
The top federal prosecutor in Los Angeles confirmed that he declined to bring tax charges against Hunter Biden last year, but stated that his decision did not obstruct the investigation into the president's son, as Delaware prosecutors had the authority to file charges in California.