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politics2 years ago

Hunter Biden's Explosive Podcast Interview Exposes Republican Threats and Elon Musk Feud

Hunter Biden claimed in a podcast interview that Republicans are trying to "kill" him in order to destroy his father's presidency. He also criticized Elon Musk, calling him "the dumbest smart person" and blaming him for spreading misinformation. The interview took place before Hunter was indicted on tax charges. Hunter discussed his addiction struggles and the impact it had on his life, expressing remorse for letting people down. He also mentioned the death of his brother as a turning point in his addiction.

via Daily Mail|
#addiction#elon-musk#hunter-biden
politics2 years ago

Hunter Biden's Tax Crimes Indictment: Whistleblowers Vindicated

Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, has been charged with various tax crimes in a grand jury indictment in Los Angeles. This is the second indictment he has faced this year, with the first being in Delaware for firearms violations. The charges accuse Biden of failing to pay taxes on time, filing false tax returns, and tax evasion. The indictment alleges that Biden used his income to finance an extravagant lifestyle, including drugs, escorts, luxury hotels, and personal expenses that were falsely classified as business expenses. If convicted, Biden could face a maximum penalty of 17 years in prison. His lawyers are expected to argue that his chaotic financial affairs were a result of his addiction issues.

via Los Angeles Times|
#hunter-biden#indictment#legal-issues
politics2 years ago

Hunter Biden indicted on multiple tax charges in federal and state cases

Hunter Biden, son of President Biden, has been indicted on nine counts of tax crimes, including failure to file and pay taxes, evasion of assessment, and filing a false or fraudulent tax return. The indictment alleges that Hunter Biden engaged in a four-year scheme to avoid paying at least $1.4 million in federal income taxes. The charges stem from his lavish spending on personal items, which he classified as business expenses, instead of paying taxes. The indictment also references his business relationships and a $1 million payment from a Chinese businessman. Hunter Biden's attorney claims that the charges would not have been brought if his last name were not Biden. The White House declined to respond, and the indictment comes as House Republicans pursue an impeachment inquiry into President Biden.

via CBS News|
#federal-charges#hunter-biden#indictment
politics2 years ago

Federal Prosecutor Affirms No Interference in Hunter Biden Probe

The U.S. attorney for central California, Martin Estrada, confirmed to congressional investigators that he declined to bring tax charges against Hunter Biden last year but insisted that his decision did not hinder the probe into the president's son. Estrada stated that Delaware prosecutors running the Hunter Biden probe have long had the authority to file charges in California. He offered administrative support and office space to Weiss, the Trump-appointed U.S. attorney for Delaware, but declined to "co-counsel" on the case due to limited resources. Estrada also revealed that his office authorized two prosecutors from Weiss' Delaware office to work as "special U.S. attorneys" in central California. The Hunter Biden probe spans multiple jurisdictions, and while Weiss has charged Biden with gun crimes in Delaware, no tax charges have been brought so far.

via POLITICO|
#federal-prosecutors#hunter-biden#investigation
politics2 years ago

"IRS Whistleblower's Notes Expose Hunter Biden Probe, FBI Agent Disputes Claims"

Handwritten notes from IRS agent-turned-whistleblower Gary Shapley, who worked on the Hunter Biden probe, suggest that the U.S. Attorney leading the investigation, David Weiss, claimed he was not the deciding person regarding the case. The notes, taken during a meeting with participants from the FBI and IRS, provide the only contemporaneous documentation of the meeting. Shapley's testimony contradicts Attorney General Merrick Garland's assertion that Weiss had full authority over the investigation. The notes also touch on discussions about charging Hunter Biden with tax crimes in jurisdictions outside Delaware. The release of the notes adds to the ongoing debate over whether the investigation has been influenced by politics.

via POLITICO|
#david-weiss#hunter-biden-probe#irs-whistleblower
politics2 years ago

"IRS Whistleblower Exposes Obstruction in Hunter Biden Investigation"

Eileen O'Connor, former chief of the Justice Department's tax division, is urging the federal judge overseeing Hunter Biden's plea bargain to reject the agreement. O'Connor highlighted allegations of DOJ interference in the IRS investigation into Hunter Biden's tax probe, including the expiration of statutes of limitations and the failure to designate a special counsel. She also mentioned the concealment of a form alleging a criminal bribery scheme involving the Biden family. Hunter Biden's plea deal currently includes two misdemeanor tax crimes and felony firearm possession, but O'Connor argues that the evidence gathered by the IRS should be made public.

via The Federalist|
#doj#hunter-biden#plea-deal
politics2 years ago

Assessing Hunter Biden's Controversial Plea Deal.

Hunter Biden is expected to plead guilty to two minor tax crimes and admit to the facts of a gun charge in a Delaware courthouse on July 26. The plea deal will likely keep him out of jail, with prosecutors recommending a sentence of probation for the tax charges. The gun charge will be handled as a diversion case, meaning Biden will not technically be pleading guilty to that crime. The charges stem from a 2018 probe into his overseas business deals, and Delaware U.S. Attorney David Weiss, a Trump administration holdover, has remained in charge of the case.

via The Washington Post|
#court-appearance#gun-charge#hunter-biden
politics2 years ago

Experts weigh in on Hunter Biden's plea deal and GOP response.

Hunter Biden's plea deal, which allows him to plead guilty to two misdemeanor tax crimes and avoid prison on a felony gun charge if he stays out of trouble, has sparked a debate over whether he is being treated too harshly, too leniently, or just like any other citizen. Legal experts have differing opinions, with some saying the deal is not an outlier and is similar to what ordinary taxpayers could expect, while others argue that Biden could have faced stiffer charges. Former President Donald Trump could have gotten a similar deal if he had cooperated with federal investigators.

via POLITICO|
#gun-charge#hunter-biden#legal-experts
politics2 years ago

Hunter Biden to plead guilty in tax and gun case, likely avoiding jail time.

Hunter Biden, son of US President Joe Biden, is expected to plead guilty to two misdemeanour tax crimes and admit to illegally possessing a gun while a drug user, after a five-year investigation. The plea agreement is likely to keep him out of jail, and he is expected to agree to drug treatment and monitoring as part of the proposed deal. The final deal would need to be approved by the judge in the case, who will also determine his sentence. The gun charge stems from a 2018 possession of a firearm while a drug user.

via BBC|
#gun-offence#hunter-biden#justice-department
politics2 years ago

"Possible Charges Against Hunter Biden Spark Controversy and Speculation"

The White House is preparing for potential political fallout as federal prosecutors near a decision on whether to charge Hunter Biden with tax crimes and lying about his drug use when he bought a handgun. Republicans are likely to seize on a high-profile criminal case against Hunter, 53, in an effort to inflict political damage on the US president, who last week announced his bid for re-election in 2024. Hunter’s taxes and foreign business dealings have been under investigation by a federal grand jury in Delaware since at least 2018.

via The Guardian US|
#corruption-allegations#federal-prosecutors#hunter-biden
politics2 years ago

Hunter Biden's Legal Fate Nears Decision as Prosecutors Weigh Charges.

Federal prosecutors are close to deciding whether to charge Hunter Biden with tax crimes and a false statement related to a gun purchase in 2018, after a yearslong investigation. Hunter's lawyers met with prosecutors at the Department of Justice last week, and the decision to charge him could happen soon. David Weiss, the U.S. attorney for Delaware, who is leading the investigation, will decide whether to charge Hunter. Hunter appeared in an Arkansas state court on Monday for a hearing related to his child-support payments for a 4-year-old he had out of wedlock.

via CNBC|
#department-of-justice#false-statement#hunter-biden