Breaking news out of downtown Los Angeles as Hunter Biden has offered to plead to avoid a trial in his federal tax evasion case. The court proceedings began about 15 minutes ago, with Hunter Biden's attorneys announcing his intention to resolve the case without going to trial. He is offering to enter an Alford plea, where he maintains his innocence but leaves his fate in the hands of the court.
Hunter Biden is facing three felony counts for tax evasion and six misdemeanor counts for failing to file and pay taxes for the years 2016, 2017, and 2018. Despite the trial being set to start with jury selection today, Hunter Biden's unexpected plea offer has taken many by surprise.