Prosecutors Reject Hunter Biden's Claim That Tax Charges Are Politically Motivated
• Federal prosecutors reject Hunter Biden's claim that the tax charges against him are politically motivated. Prosecutors say the charges were filed weeks after politicians had criticized them.
• Prosecutors say Hunter Biden is spreading a "conspiracy theory" that the charges are meant to appease Republicans. They state the charges were filed under the current administration, not Trump's.
• Attorneys for Hunter Biden had argued that special counsel David Weiss’ appointment was unlawful. Prosecutors disputed this claim, stating the appointment complies with the law.
• Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty to multiple tax and gun charges related to alleged possession of a firearm while using narcotics.
• Hunter Biden recently testified for over 6 hours before a House panel investigating impeachment of his father. His testimony appears to have weakened GOP support for impeachment.