Hunter Biden’s attorney has expressed strong disagreement with the decision made by U.S. District Judge Marc Scarsi of Los Angeles, who refused to dismiss tax charges against the first son. The charges, brought by Special Counsel David Weiss, accuse Hunter Biden of engaging in a four-year scheme to evade paying $1.4 million in taxes.
In response to the judge's ruling, Hunter Biden's legal team has vowed to continue fighting against what they perceive as an 'abnormal way' in which the investigation and charges have been handled. They argued that federal prosecutors succumbed to political pressure from Republicans and claimed that Hunter Biden had immunity under a previous plea deal that ultimately collapsed.
The charges against Hunter Biden include three felonies and six misdemeanors related to the alleged evasion of $1.4 million in taxes. The indictment by Weiss alleges that Hunter Biden failed to pay federal income taxes from January 2017 to October 2020 and filed false tax reports during this period.
Despite the charges, Hunter Biden has pleaded not guilty to all counts. His attorney, Abbe Lowell, argued in court that a diversion agreement on the tax charges was still in effect, which was part of the original plea deal that fell apart in July. Initially, Hunter Biden was expected to plead guilty to two misdemeanor tax counts to avoid jail time on a felony gun charge, but the deal collapsed during a court appearance.
As the legal battle continues, the case has garnered significant attention due to the high-profile nature of the defendant. The developments in the proceedings will be closely monitored as both sides present their arguments in court.
