Hunter Biden Pleads Guilty to Nine Federal Tax Charges, Faces Up to 17 Years in Prison and $1.35 Million Fine

Sep 5, 2024, 09:18 PM

Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, has pleaded guilty to nine federal tax charges in a surprise move to avoid a potentially lengthy and embarrassing trial. This plea comes months after his conviction in a separate gun case. The charges include allegations of tax evasion and other tax crimes, with Biden facing a maximum of 17 years in prison and a fine of up to $1.35 million. The case involves misdemeanor and felony charges, alleging he failed to pay at least $1.4 million in taxes over four years. The guilty plea was accepted by a judge in Los Angeles, capping a whirlwind day in court where jury selection for his trial was set to begin. Sentencing is set for December.