Hunter Biden pleaded guilty yesterday to tax fraud charges, switching his plea as jury selection in California was due to begin. Biden now faces up to 17 years in prison and fines of up to $1.3M. Sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 16.
Biden was charged last year on nine counts related to tax evasion, with prosecutors alleging over $1M in owed federal taxes. Prosecutors say he counted strip club visits, rent, and children’s tuition as business expenses, among other items (see more). This case is separate from Biden’s conviction on gun-related felony charges, for which sentencing is scheduled for Nov. 13.
Separately, former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty through his lawyer to renewed charges of 2020 election interference yesterday. The indictment was revised to focus on actions he took as a private citizen following the Supreme Court decision finding US presidents have some immunity over criminal charges.
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