Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, has reached a plea agreement with the Justice Department regarding federal tax and weapons offenses. As per the agreement, Hunter Biden will plead guilty to misdemeanor tax offenses and is expected to reach a resolution with prosecutors on the felony charge of unlawfully possessing a firearm as a drug user. This information was revealed in a letter filed in the US District Court in Delaware.
The resolution of this case marks the conclusion of a lengthy investigation by the Justice Department into Hunter Biden, who has publicly acknowledged his struggles with addiction following the death of his brother, Beau, in 2015. The plea agreement also prevents a trial that would have potentially generated significant media attention and distractions for the White House.
Hunter Biden’s attorney, Chris Clark, stated that he understands the investigation, which spanned five years, has now been resolved. He conveyed Hunter’s belief in the importance of taking responsibility for the mistakes made during a period marked by personal turmoil and addiction.
The White House released a statement expressing support for Hunter Biden, emphasizing that President Joe Biden and the first lady love their son and stand by him as he rebuilds his life. The statement concluded that there would be no further comments on the matter.
Hunter Biden, aged 53, has been the target of continuous attacks from former US President Donald Trump and his Republican allies, who have accused him of wrongdoing related to Ukraine and China. The recent plea agreement comes amidst a separate 37-count indictment against Donald Trump for mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate, a case that carries significant political implications.
