Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, has pleaded not guilty to all charges in the Department of Justice’s case accusing him of tax evasion. The indictment, which includes nine charges such as failure to pay taxes, evasion of assessment, and filing false or fraudulent tax returns, was brought by special counsel David Weiss following an investigation into Hunter’s business dealings overseas.
Key Takeaway
Hunter Biden has pleaded not guilty to nine federal tax charges, including failure to pay taxes and filing false or fraudulent tax returns. The case, brought by special counsel David Weiss, stems from an investigation into Hunter’s overseas business dealings.
Hunter Biden’s Court Appearance
Hunter Biden made his first appearance in the case before Judge Mark C. Scarsi, an appointee of former President Donald Trump, at the federal courthouse in downtown L.A. If convicted, he faces up to 17 years behind bars for the alleged tax-related offenses.
Background of the Case
Prosecutors allege that Hunter Biden spent millions on an extravagant lifestyle instead of fulfilling his tax obligations. This indictment comes on the heels of separate gun charges brought against Hunter back in September, for which he was originally offered a plea deal that included the federal tax case. However, the deal fell through after the judge questioned its terms.
