Posted 4/2/2024, 1:23:00 AM
Biden Tax Evasion Trial to Proceed in June After Judge Rejects Dismissal Motions
- Federal judge rejects all 8 of Hunter Biden's motions to dismiss tax charges against him, finding defense arguments unconvincing.
- Judge rules no evidence of selective or vindictive prosecution, despite claims of political interference.
- Rejects arguments that special counsel was unlawfully appointed or that whistleblowers' actions amounted to misconduct.
- Finds no binding plea agreement existed that would have granted Biden immunity.
- Trial on charges Biden dodged $1.4 million in taxes from 2016-2019 to start in June, he faces up to 17 years in prison.