Hunter Biden Crime Case: Hunter Biden is facing charges of federal tax crimes and is expected to admit to them, as stated by the U.S. Attorney investigating President Joe Biden’s son.
In a letter dated Tuesday, U.S. Attorney David C. Weiss, who was appointed by Donald Trump, disclosed that Hunter Biden has been charged with misdemeanor tax crimes for willfully refusing to pay federal income tax. The specific statute referred to is 26 U.S. Code § 7203, which states [emphasis ours]:
“Any person who is required under this title to pay any estimated tax or tax, or who is required by this title or by regulations made under authority thereof to make a return, keep any records, or supply any information, and willfully fails to pay such estimated tax or tax, make such return, keep such records, or supply such information, at the time or times required by law or regulations, shall, in addition to other penalties provided by law, be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than $25,000 (or $100,000 in the case of a corporation), or imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both, together with the costs of prosecution.”
According to The Washington Post, Hunter Biden is expected to plead guilty to the tax charges and may face a few years of probation. Additionally, he will likely enter into a Pretrial Diversion Agreement related to the felony possession of a firearm as an unlawful user of or addicted to a controlled substance, in violation of 18 USC §§ 922(g)(3) and 924(a)(2), as stated in the Weiss letter.
According to 18 USC § 922(g)(3) [emphasis ours], the law states:
(g) It is illegal for any individual— (1) who has been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for more than one year; (2) who is a fugitive from justice; (3) who is an unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance (as defined in section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 802));
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to transport or ship firearms or ammunition in interstate or foreign commerce, or to possess them in a manner that affects commerce; or to receive firearms or ammunition that have been transported or shipped in interstate or foreign commerce.
Furthermore, 18 USC § 924(a)(2) stipulates:
Anyone who knowingly violates subsection (a)(6), (h), (i), (j), or (o) of section 922 shall be subject to fines as outlined in this title, imprisonment for a maximum of 10 years, or both.
The reported gun charge stems from a firearm purchase in 2018, and Hunter Biden’s response of “no” to a question on a federal form regarding drug use or addiction.
It is worth noting that Weiss’ letter mentioned the diversion agreement but did not reference probation.
“The defendant has agreed to enter a Pretrial Diversion Agreement concerning the firearm information,” the letter stated. Reports indicate that the felony gun charge would be dismissed upon completion of probation.
The exact timing of Hunter Biden’s guilty plea remains uncertain, but both the prosecution and defense attorney Christopher Clark have requested a judge to schedule an initial appearance or a hearing to change the plea.
Almost two and a half years ago, Hunter Biden confirmed that he was under investigation for tax crimes.
“I recently discovered, for the first time, that the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Delaware informed my legal counsel of an ongoing investigation into my tax affairs,” stated Hunter Biden in December 2020, acknowledging the probe. “I consider this matter very seriously, but I have confidence that a thorough and impartial examination of these issues will reveal that I handled my affairs legally and appropriately, with the guidance of professional tax advisors.”
At that time, the Biden-Harris transition team released a statement expressing their support for Hunter Biden and making reference to his struggle with drug addiction.
“President-elect Biden takes immense pride in his son, who has confronted and triumphed over significant challenges, including enduring unfounded personal attacks in recent months, only to emerge even stronger,” the statement affirmed.
Former President Trump consistently highlighted the lengthy investigation into Hunter Biden, which yielded no charges, as evidence of a biased justice system, where Trump and his family faced relentless scrutiny while the son of the Democratic president remained unaccountable (refer to: Where’s Hunter?). However, once news of Hunter Biden’s charges surfaced, the narrative swiftly shifted, with the charges and their resolution becoming proof of two distinct systems of justice.
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