Hunter Biden Tax Evasion Trial Begins September 5

Hunter Biden is set to go on trial in Los Angeles on September 5, facing nine federal tax charges, including three felonies related to alleged evasion of over $1.4 million in taxes. His defense attorney, Mark Geragos, claims the prosecution is engaging in 'character assassination' by intending to introduce salacious details about Biden's lifestyle, including drug use and extravagant spending on personal pleasures, which they argue are being misrepresented as business expenses. Special Counsel David Weiss contends that such details are crucial for proving fraudulent claims on Biden's tax returns. Judge Mark Scarsi has ruled against allowing psychological expert testimony that could contextualize Biden's behavior as rooted in his troubled past. The trial is expected to reveal evidence of lavish expenditures on activities deemed inappropriate for business deductions, with prosecutors highlighting specific instances like payments to strippers and luxury rentals. Biden has pleaded not guilty to all charges and was not present at the recent hearing, as he was reportedly on vacation with family.