Hunter Biden Pleads Guilty to Federal Tax Charges

Hunter Biden entered a surprise guilty plea to all nine federal tax evasion charges just as jury selection was set to begin in Los Angeles, avoiding what could have been an embarrassing trial. The plea comes after a previous plea deal unraveled and follows his conviction on separate gun charges for lying about his drug use. Biden admitted to failing to pay over $1.4 million in taxes between 2016 and 2019, with prosecutors arguing that he used funds for a lavish lifestyle instead of settling his tax obligations. Initially seeking an Alford plea to maintain his innocence, Biden ultimately accepted a traditional guilty plea, facing a maximum of 17 years in prison. His attorney stated that the plea was made to protect his family from unnecessary humiliation, while prosecutors insisted that the evidence against Biden was overwhelming. This case adds to the legal troubles that have been a source of embarrassment for President Joe Biden, although he is under less pressure following Hunter's withdrawal from re-election.