Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to all charges in the federal tax case against him, avoiding a trial. The sentencing is set for December 16. He initially attempted an Alford plea but ended up entering an open plea, admitting guilt to all counts. His attorney mentioned that past traumas influencing his drug abuse were not relevant to the case. Prosecutors were against the Alford plea, calling it contrary to the rule of law. The plea change was unexpected and not part of an agreement with the government.
Biden was indicted for failing to pay $1.4 million in federal taxes from 2016 to 2019, allegedly spending the money on drugs, escorts, and other personal expenses. An earlier plea deal in Delaware fell through due to skepticism from a judge. The current guilty plea spares Biden from a public trial that could have included embarrassing testimony about his drug use.
This guilty plea comes after a previous conviction on gun charges in Delaware linked to his history of addiction. He plans to appeal that conviction. Despite his father, President Joe Biden’s position against pardoning or commuting his sentence, the plea change will now determine Hunter Biden’s fate. The situation involves complex legal arguments, with the judge considering if the plea should be accepted. Hunter Biden’s plea agreement, along with the dismissed Delaware plea deal, have been central to his legal battles leading up to this point.
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