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Hunter Biden expected to plead guilty to tax-related misdemeanor crimes as part of a plea agreement
The Trump-appointed U.S. Attorney in Delaware reached the agreement.
June 20, 2023, 9:27 AM EDT / Updated June 20, 2023, 9:29 AM EDT
By Sarah Fitzpatrick and Tom Winter
The Trump-appointed U.S. Attorney for Delaware has reached a plea agreement with Hunter Biden, in which he is expected to plead guilty to two federal misdemeanor counts of failing to pay his taxes. Biden also faces a separate gun possession charge that will likely be dismissed if he meets certain conditions, according to court documents filed on Tuesday.
Two sources familiar with the agreement told NBC News that it includes a provision in which the U.S. Attorney has agreed to recommend probation for Biden for his tax violations. Legal experts also said that the tax and gun charges will likely not result in any jail time for President Joe Biden’s son.
The decision by U.S. Attorney David Weiss, who was nominated by President Trump in 2018, indicates an end to the sweeping, five-year investigation by federal prosecutors, FBI agents and IRS officials of Hunter Biden’s conduct. The Biden Administration has kept Weiss in place in order to avoid having a U.S. Attorney appointed by the President oversee his son’s criminal case.
Chris Clark, attorney for Hunter Biden told NBC News in a statement: “With the announcement of two agreements between my client, Hunter Biden, and the Unites States Attorney’s Office for the District of Delaware, it is my understanding that the five-year investigation into Hunter is resolved.
"Hunter will take responsibility for two instances of misdemeanor failure to file tax payments when due pursuant to a plea agreement. A firearm charge, which will be subject to a pretrial diversion agreement and will not be the subject of the plea agreement, will also be filed by the Government. I know Hunter believes it is important to take responsibility for these mistakes he made during a period of turmoil and addiction in his life. He looks forward to continuing his recovery and moving forward.”
Hunter Biden expected to plead guilty to tax-related misdemeanor crimes as part of a plea agreement
The Trump-appointed U.S. Attorney in Delaware reached the agreement.
June 20, 2023, 9:27 AM EDT / Updated June 20, 2023, 9:29 AM EDT
By Sarah Fitzpatrick and Tom Winter
The Trump-appointed U.S. Attorney for Delaware has reached a plea agreement with Hunter Biden, in which he is expected to plead guilty to two federal misdemeanor counts of failing to pay his taxes. Biden also faces a separate gun possession charge that will likely be dismissed if he meets certain conditions, according to court documents filed on Tuesday.
Two sources familiar with the agreement told NBC News that it includes a provision in which the U.S. Attorney has agreed to recommend probation for Biden for his tax violations. Legal experts also said that the tax and gun charges will likely not result in any jail time for President Joe Biden’s son.
The decision by U.S. Attorney David Weiss, who was nominated by President Trump in 2018, indicates an end to the sweeping, five-year investigation by federal prosecutors, FBI agents and IRS officials of Hunter Biden’s conduct. The Biden Administration has kept Weiss in place in order to avoid having a U.S. Attorney appointed by the President oversee his son’s criminal case.
Chris Clark, attorney for Hunter Biden told NBC News in a statement: “With the announcement of two agreements between my client, Hunter Biden, and the Unites States Attorney’s Office for the District of Delaware, it is my understanding that the five-year investigation into Hunter is resolved.
"Hunter will take responsibility for two instances of misdemeanor failure to file tax payments when due pursuant to a plea agreement. A firearm charge, which will be subject to a pretrial diversion agreement and will not be the subject of the plea agreement, will also be filed by the Government. I know Hunter believes it is important to take responsibility for these mistakes he made during a period of turmoil and addiction in his life. He looks forward to continuing his recovery and moving forward.”