Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, has reached a plea agreement with federal prosecutors to plead guilty to two misdemeanor tax crimes and admit to illegally possessing a gun while a drug user. The plea deal is expected to keep him out of jail.
The charges against Hunter Biden stem from a five-year investigation into his finances. In 2018, he was indicted on charges of failing to file tax returns for 2016 and 2017. He was also charged with making false statements on a gun application form.
As part of the plea agreement, Hunter Biden has agreed to pay $1 million in back taxes and interest. He has also agreed to forfeit a gun that he was illegally in possession of. He is scheduled to be sentenced on September 15, 2023.
The plea deal is a significant development in the case against Hunter Biden. It is likely to end the criminal investigation against him, but it is not clear what the political fallout will be. Some Republicans have accused Hunter Biden of using his father’s position to enrich himself, and they have called for a full investigation into his business dealings.
It is also worth noting that Hunter Biden has not been charged with any crimes related to his father’s work as vice president. The Justice Department has said that there is no evidence that Joe Biden was involved in any of his son’s business dealings.
The plea deal is a reminder that even the children of powerful politicians are not above the law. Hunter Biden has admitted to making mistakes, and he will now have to face the consequences. However, it is also important to remember that he has not been convicted of any serious crimes, and he is still presumed innocent.
