The Department of Justice has brought forth fresh criminal charges against Hunter Biden, the son of U.S. President Joe Biden, accusing him of evading tax payments totaling $1.4 million while reportedly indulging in a lavish lifestyle. The charges include three felonies and six misdemeanors, potentially carrying a sentence of up to 17 years if convicted.
According to the indictment filed in U.S. District Court in Central California, Biden is accused of orchestrating a four-year scheme to evade paying federal taxes self-assessed for the tax years 2016 through 2019. The document highlighted Biden’s substantial expenditures on what was described as an extravagant way of life instead of settling his tax obligations.
A spokesperson for Special Counsel David Weiss and Hunter Biden’s legal representative did not respond immediately to requests for comment on the new charges.
This development follows Hunter Biden’s previous plea of not guilty in October regarding charges related to alleged false statements about his drug use while purchasing a handgun—a significant moment as it marked the first criminal prosecution of a sitting U.S. president’s child.
Special Counsel David Weiss initiated these charges after a previously proposed plea agreement fell through during court scrutiny. The investigation continues, with Weiss exploring the possibility of further charges against Hunter Biden for potential tax law violations.
The ongoing investigation into Hunter Biden’s business dealings involves a grand jury in Los Angeles, seeking documentation and testimonies from multiple witnesses, as reported by CNN last month.
As these legal proceedings unfold, the accusations against Hunter Biden continue to draw attention and speculation, adding complexity to the broader political landscape and the ongoing scrutiny surrounding the president’s family.
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