Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, is facing a probe into his federal income tax offenses. The investigation is being conducted by David Weiss, a special counsel appointed by United States Attorney General Merrick Garland.
Weiss, who has been looking into charges against Hunter Biden since 2019, approached Garland with a request to serve as a special counsel. Earlier this year, Hunter Biden agreed to admit guilt to two misdemeanor charges related to his federal income tax filing. He also faced allegations of a felony firearm offense, but entered into a pretrial diversion agreement to avoid prosecution.
The appointment of Weiss as special counsel allows him to continue the ongoing investigation and prosecute federal crimes arising from this matter. The specific details and scope of the investigation have not been disclosed due to Justice Department guidelines.
Attorney General Garland stated that Weiss requested the special counsel status after determining that his investigation had reached a stage where he should continue his work in that capacity. At the conclusion of the inquiry, Weiss will submit a report in accordance with special counsel regulations, which Garland has declared will be made public.
The recent breakdown of a tentative plea agreement between Hunter Biden and the Justice Department led the judge in the case to demand further documents and delay a decision on acceptance. The agreement did not grant broad immunity to Biden for his commercial operations, and he pleaded not guilty to the misdemeanor charges.
Prosecutors have stated that a trial is now necessary due to an impasse in negotiations regarding the plea agreement. The Justice Department has asked for Biden’s position by August 9th, but his lawyers requested an extension until August 14th, which was denied by the government.
US District Judge Maryellen Noreika has demanded a response from Hunter Biden’s attorneys by noon on August 14th.
It is important to note that Hunter Biden’s counsel, Chris Clark, has expressed confidence in a fair resolution of the case and expects it to be devoid of political influence.
The appointment of a special counsel and the ongoing investigation into Hunter Biden’s federal income tax offenses will likely continue to draw attention and speculation. As the case progresses, more information may be revealed about the nature and impact of the charges against him.
