Special counsel intends to bring indictment against Hunter Biden by month's end, per filing

Special counsel intends to indict Hunter Biden by end of September, per court filing
Appointed last month after plea deal with Biden fell apart
Indictment pertains to felony gun charge previously under diversion agreement
Prosecutors say Speedy Trial Act requires indictment by Sept 29
Biden's lawyers argue diversion agreement already took effect in July

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Relevant topic timeline:

9/7/2023

Comer slams Weiss, says gun charges ‘least of all the crimes that Hunter Biden has committed’

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer criticized special counsel David Weiss for seeking to indict Hunter Biden on a gun charge, stating that it is the least of the crimes Biden has committed.

9/7/2023

Weiss Promises To Indict While Hunter Biden Still Claims Immunity

Special Counsel David Weiss assures a Delaware federal court that an indictment against Hunter Biden will be forthcoming by the end of the month, following the collapse of a plea agreement and concerns over a pretrial diversion agreement.

9/7/2023

Hunter Biden Faces Renewed Gun Charges After Plea Deal Falls Apart

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.

9/13/2023

Hunter Biden Sues Trump Aide Over Laptop Data Leak

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.

9/17/2023

Hunter Biden Charged with Felonies for Lying on Gun Application Amid Tax Woes and Addiction Struggles

Hunter Biden has been charged with three felony counts of lying about his drug use to purchase a firearm, adding to his legal troubles and making him a pawn in the country's partisan political wars.

9/19/2023

Hunter Biden to Plead Not Guilty to Federal Gun Charges, Requests Remote Court Appearance

Hunter Biden plans to plead not guilty to federal gun charges and is requesting for his initial court appearance to be held remotely, according to a court filing.

9/20/2023

Prosecutors Want Hunter Biden to Appear in Person for Gun Charges, Cite Trump Court Appearances as Precedent

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.

9/20/2023

Hunter Biden Prosecutor Frustrated with Lack of Cooperation from Other Agencies in Tax Probe

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.

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Posted 9/6/2023, 9:00:00 PM

Special counsel intends to bring indictment against Hunter Biden by month's end, per filing

Special counsel intends to indict Hunter Biden by end of September, per court filing
Appointed last month after plea deal with Biden fell apart
Indictment pertains to felony gun charge previously under diversion agreement
Prosecutors say Speedy Trial Act requires indictment by Sept 29
Biden's lawyers argue diversion agreement already took effect in July

go.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/7/2023

Comer slams Weiss, says gun charges ‘least of all the crimes that Hunter Biden has committed’

9/7/2023

Weiss Promises To Indict While Hunter Biden Still Claims Immunity

9/7/2023

Hunter Biden Faces Renewed Gun Charges After Plea Deal Falls Apart

9/13/2023

Hunter Biden Sues Trump Aide Over Laptop Data Leak

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.

9/17/2023

Hunter Biden Charged with Felonies for Lying on Gun Application Amid Tax Woes and Addiction Struggles

Hunter Biden has been charged with three felony counts of lying about his drug use to purchase a firearm, adding to his legal troubles and making him a pawn in the country's partisan political wars.

9/19/2023

Hunter Biden to Plead Not Guilty to Federal Gun Charges, Requests Remote Court Appearance

Hunter Biden plans to plead not guilty to federal gun charges and is requesting for his initial court appearance to be held remotely, according to a court filing.

9/20/2023

Prosecutors Want Hunter Biden to Appear in Person for Gun Charges, Cite Trump Court Appearances as Precedent

9/20/2023

Hunter Biden Prosecutor Frustrated with Lack of Cooperation from Other Agencies in Tax Probe