Hunter Biden is set to appear in a California courtroom next month on nine tax counts, the latest fallout from a special counsel investigation into his business affairs. President Joe Biden’s son is scheduled for an initial appearance at an arraignment in Los Angeles on Jan. 11, according to a federal court calendar posted.
Quick Read
- Court Appearance for Hunter Biden: Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, is scheduled to appear in a Los Angeles courtroom on January 11 for tax-related charges.
- Charges Faced: He faces three felony and six misdemeanor counts, including filing a false tax return, tax evasion, and failure to file and pay taxes.
- Allegations of Extravagant Spending: Prosecutors accuse Hunter Biden of spending millions on luxury rather than paying taxes.
- Defense’s Response: His attorney claims the charges are politically motivated due to his father’s political status.
- Collapse of Plea Deal: Originally, a plea deal was discussed for tax and gun counts, but now Hunter Biden also faces federal firearms charges in Delaware.
- Implications for President Biden’s Reelection Campaign: These legal challenges emerge as President Biden prepares for his reelection campaign.
The Associated Press has the story:
Court date set in Hunter Biden’s California tax case on January 11
Newslooks- WASHINGTON (AP)
Hunter Biden is set to appear in a California courtroom next month on nine tax counts, the latest fallout from a special counsel investigation into his business affairs.
President Joe Biden’s son is scheduled for an initial appearance at an arraignment in Los Angeles on Jan. 11, according to a federal court calendar posted.
He is facing three felony and six misdemeanor counts, including filing a false return, tax evasion, failure to file and failure to pay. Prosecutors say he spent millions on an extravagant lifestyle rather than paying his tax bills.
His defense attorney has said that prosecutors bowed to political pressure in bringing the case and Hunter Biden was targeted because of his father’s political position.
The cases come after the implosion of a plea deal involving tax and gun counts that would have spared him jail time. Instead, Hunter Biden is now also charged with federal firearms courts in Delaware alleging he broke laws against drug users having guns in 2018.
The cases are now on track to possible trial as his father campaigns for reelection.
