On Thursday night, Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, was slapped with multiple felony charges related to a federal investigation into his taxes. According to sources, Hunter has been hit with a total of nine counts, including failure to file and pay taxes, evasion of assessment, and filing false or fraudulent tax returns.
The case against Hunter has been looming for quite some time now, with Special Counsel David Weiss recently impaneling a federal grand jury in Los Angeles to review the evidence and consider potential tax crimes. Through their investigation, prosecutors have found that Hunter failed to pay at least $1.4 million in taxes between 2016 and 2019, despite having the means to do so.
Evidence presented in court documents reveals that Hunter had made over $7 million during this time span, with a significant portion of it coming from foreign entities such as Burisma and CEFC China Energy. However, instead of using these funds to pay his taxes, Hunter allegedly spent the money on drugs, escorts and girlfriends, luxury hotels and rental properties, expensive cars, and other personal items.
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This indictment comes just months after Hunter was charged with federal gun crimes in September. The charges relate to false statements made on a federal firearm application in October 2018, where Hunter claimed he was drug-free in order to purchase a handgun. However, in his memoir released earlier this year, Hunter admitted to being addicted to crack cocaine during this time, raising questions about the truthfulness of his firearm application.
In August, Hunter had reached a plea deal with prosecutors regarding the gun charges, but the agreement fell apart after U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika expressed concerns about the limits of Hunter’s immunity under the deal. This led to the resurfacing of the investigation into his taxes, which has now resulted in the recent charges against him.
The news of Hunter’s indictment has sparked controversy and speculation, with many questioning the timing of the charges and the potential consequences for the Biden family. However, the White House has released a statement emphasizing that President Joe Biden has no involvement or influence in his son’s legal proceedings, and he will continue to handle the matter as a private citizen.
NEW: Hunter Biden’s attorney Abbe Lowell appears to be delusional as he suggests that Hunter is being unfairly targeted after he allegedly evaded $1.4M in taxes.
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“Where’s the fairness, justice and decency in this?” Lowell asked.
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— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) December 9, 2023
As the case against Hunter moves forward, it remains to be seen how the charges will affect the Biden family and their political standing. With a federal grand jury and prosecutors involved, it is clear that this is a serious matter, and the outcome will have significant ramifications for Hunter Biden.