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legalcrime2 years ago•5 min saved

"Hunter Biden Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Tax Charges in Los Angeles Court"

Hunter Biden, President Biden's son, pleaded not guilty to charges of evading taxes on millions in income from foreign businesses. The charges include evasion of a tax assessment, failure to file and pay taxes, and filing a false or fraudulent tax return. The case, coupled with unsubstantiated charges that the president benefited financially from his son’s consulting work, is at the core of Republican efforts to impeach President Biden. If convicted, Hunter Biden could face a maximum of 17 years in prison, but former federal prosecutors suggest that plea deals are common in similar cases.

via The New York Times|

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politics2 years ago•8 min saved

Hunter Biden Indictment Amplifies Impeachment Inquiry Amidst Critical Time

The federal indictment against Hunter Biden on tax evasion charges has given House Republicans a boost in their impeachment inquiry against President Biden, but it does not implicate the president himself. While Republicans see the indictment as validation of their inquiry, it does not mention President Biden or provide any evidence linking his son's misdeeds to him. The indictment charges Hunter Biden with tax evasion, but it does not directly connect his actions to his father. Despite this, House Republicans plan to move forward with their impeachment inquiry and demand that Hunter Biden testify. President Biden's allies accuse Republicans of meddling with the criminal investigation, while the president remains concerned about the toll the legal woes are taking on his son's mental state and recovery.

via The New York Times|

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