Legal Hurdle Emerges In Hunter Biden’s Plea Agreement

Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, departs the J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building and United States Courthouse on July 26, 2023, in Wilmington, Delaware. Biden pleaded not guilty to two misdemeanor tax charges in a deal with prosecutors to avoid prosecution on an additional gun charge. However, the federal judge overseeing the case unexpectedly delayed Biden's plea deal and deferred her decision until more information is put forth by both the prosecution and the defense. (MARK MAKELA/GETTY IMAGES)

President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden is facing a legal hurdle in his proposed plea agreement. The deal, which would have him admit to two misdemeanor tax charges while avoiding a gun charge, is now uncertain.

Hunter Biden, son of United States President Joe Biden, arrives in J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building to appear in court to plead guilty to two federal misdemeanors for not paying taxes on time, and possessing a gun as a drug user, in Delaware, United States on July 26, 2023. (CELAL GUNES/GETTY IMAGES)