Judge Rejects Dismissal of Tax Charges Against Hunter Biden, Case Moves Toward Possible Trial
• Judge refuses to dismiss tax case against Hunter Biden, moves case closer to possible trial • Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty to 9 felony and misdemeanor tax offenses filed in Los Angeles • Judge dismisses claims by Hunter Biden's attorneys that case handling was abnormal and politically motivated • Hunter Biden also faces unrelated charges in Delaware for allegedly lying on federal form to buy a gun in 2018 • Original proposed plea deal with 2 years probation rejected after judge questioned it; Hunter Biden denies allegations