Hunter Biden's Plea Deal Under Scrutiny Amidst Whistleblower Revelations
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Special counsel David Weiss initially considered ending the Hunter Biden probe without charges, but changed course around the time two IRS whistleblowers accused the Justice Department of stonewalling the case. Weiss proposed a "diversion agreement" where Hunter Biden would avoid charges if he paid back taxes and gave up gun ownership. However, the proposal was taken off the table when the whistleblowers emerged, and Weiss demanded that Hunter Biden plead guilty to tax misdemeanors. The deals collapsed, and Weiss may pursue more serious charges, while Hunter Biden's lawyers argue the gun deal is still valid.
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