Hunter Biden, son of US President Joe Biden, pleaded guilty to nine counts of tax evasion, admitting to failing to pay $1.4 million in taxes over a decade. This comes after a failed plea deal attempt and amid ongoing scrutiny from Republicans who allege preferential treatment due to his father’s position. Hunter Biden faces up to 17 years in prison and a fine exceeding $1 million.
Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, has pleaded guilty to all nine federal tax charges, avoiding a second trial and potential further scrutiny of his past struggles with addiction. The plea agreement comes after his earlier conviction on gun charges, marking the first criminal conviction of a sitting U.S. president’s child. This development adds another layer of complexity to the political landscape ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
Hunter Biden, President Biden’s son, is set to plead guilty in a federal tax case, a surprise reversal that will avoid a public trial. The White House has reiterated that President Biden will not pardon his son despite the plea change.
Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, is set to plead guilty to federal tax charges, a sudden turn of events that surprised federal prosecutors. This comes as the trial for the charges began in Los Angeles, with jury selection underway. The charges stem from accusations that Biden failed to pay millions in taxes and filed false tax returns over a four-year period.
Ryan Salame, a former FTX executive sentenced to 7.5 years in prison, is seeking to overturn his plea deal, claiming the government breached an agreement to protect his partner, Michelle Bond, from further legal scrutiny. Salame alleges prosecutors used the plea negotiations to pressure him into pleading guilty by implying Bond would be spared from investigation. He is now requesting the court either enforce the government’s promise to drop the investigation into Bond or vacate his conviction.
Former Congressman George Santos is set to plead guilty to multiple charges related to campaign finance fraud and unemployment benefits, a significant departure from his previous defiance. The plea deal, which still needs judicial approval, comes after two of his former aides pleaded guilty to similar charges. Santos’ case has drawn attention for his historic position as the first openly gay Republican elected to the House and raises questions about campaign finance oversight and ethical conduct in politics.
The Pentagon has revoked a plea deal reached between prosecutors and three terrorists responsible for the 9/11 attacks, including mastermind Khalid Shaikh Mohammad. The deal, which would have removed the death penalty, sparked outrage from families of the victims and lawmakers, leading to its withdrawal. The Biden administration insists it had no role in the agreement.
White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby skirted questions about the Biden administration’s reversal of a plea deal for three 9/11 terrorists, emphasizing that the decision was made by the Secretary of Defense independently. Meanwhile, the administration remains committed to brokering a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict, despite concerns that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu may be hesitant.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has revoked plea deals with Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks, and four other accused individuals. This decision reinstates their death penalty sentences, reversing a controversial agreement that had drawn criticism from several Republicans.
The recent plea deal sparing Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the mastermind of the 9/11 attacks, from the death penalty has sparked outrage and disappointment among victims’ families and critics who see it as a sign of weakness and a betrayal of justice. The author argues that the decision is a national disgrace and a dangerous precedent for future terrorists.
