Hunter Biden Indicted on Tax Charges, Accused of Failing to Pay Taxes While Spending Heavily on Personal Expenses
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Hunter Biden was indicted on 9 tax charges, accusing him of failing to file/pay taxes despite spending heavily on personal expenses. He's also accused of lying on 2018 tax forms.
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The charges cover a period when Hunter claims he was addicted to drugs and living a debauched lifestyle, but prosecutors say he kept lying after he got sober.
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The indictment details Hunter's alleged false deductions for things like luxury hotels, rentals, escorts, strip club expenses, etc. Prosecutors say these were personal, not business.
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Politically, Trump allies have tried linking Hunter's actions to Joe Biden, but the new indictment doesn't mention Joe at all. However, it contrasts with the sweetheart deal Hunter almost got from prosecutors earlier this year.
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The charges mean Hunter could face two trials in 2024, an election year for his father, after his earlier plea deal collapsed in mysterious circumstances. Prosecutors were previously set to let him plead to minor charges.