On Thursday, Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, was indicted on nine charges, including three felonies, for allegedly failing to file taxes, evading an assessment, and filing a fraudulent form. The 56-page indictment, filed in a federal court in Los Angeles, alleges that Hunter Biden “spent millions of dollars on an extravagant lifestyle” instead of paying his taxes.
The indictment, brought by special counsel David Weiss, accuses Hunter Biden of “willfully failing to pay his 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 taxes on time, despite having access to funds to pay some or all of these taxes.” Weiss, who was appointed by former President Donald Trump in 2017, stated in a press release that Hunter Biden “engaged in a four-year scheme” to evade taxes and failed to pay at least $1.4 million in federal taxes.
The case has been assigned to Judge Mark Scarsi, who was appointed by Trump as well. Scarsi is a known conservative and may be seen as a potential conflict of interest in a case involving the son of a Democratic president. However, Scarsi will not be subject to day-to-day supervision and will continue to oversee the investigation as special counsel.
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$1,664,004 in cash withdrawals
$683,212 in prost*tutes
$397,530 in clothing and accessories… pic.twitter.com/8A1tGAZ0RD— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) December 9, 2023
Neither the White House nor Hunter Biden’s attorneys have responded to the indictment. Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed Weiss as special counsel in August to oversee the investigation into Hunter Biden’s finances. Garland stated that Weiss will “continue to have the authority and responsibility that he has previously exercised to oversee the investigation and decide where, when and whether to file charges.”
Prosecutors allege that Hunter Biden “subverted the payroll and tax withholding process of his own company” by withdrawing millions of dollars outside of its payroll and tax withholding process. They also claim that he filed false returns and included false business deductions to reduce his substantial tax liabilities.
The Justice Department has said that if Hunter Biden is convicted on all charges, he could face a maximum of 17 years in prison. The case was close to being resolved in July, but a plea deal fell apart. The new tax case stems from Hunter Biden’s overseas business dealings, including his involvement with Ukrainian energy company Burisma and a Chinese private equity fund.
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“Joe Biden obviously LIED!” pic.twitter.com/TkiPgCH6D0
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) December 8, 2023
This indictment comes after years of scrutiny over Hunter Biden’s business dealings. The president’s son has faced allegations of corruption and conflict of interest due to his business ventures in various countries while his father was vice president. Although this case is separate from the ongoing investigation into the Biden family’s finances, it adds to the ongoing controversy surrounding Hunter Biden’s business dealings.
It is unclear how this indictment will impact President Biden’s administration, but it is likely to be a distraction as he continues to push his policy agenda. The president has not yet commented on the indictment, and it is unknown how it will affect his relationship with the Justice Department as his son’s case moves forward.
