Prosecution of Hunter Biden

Special Counsel David Weiss thanked Attorney General Merrick Garland for providing independence to prosecute Hunter Biden after a jury found him guilty of three gun charges. Weiss originally tried to give Hunter a 'sweetheart' plea deal in 2023 but it fell through. Hunter rejected a second plea deal and is now facing trial for tax violations in California.

Legal Issues Involving Hunter Biden

District judge in California pushes back on Hunter Biden's lawyer's argument to dismiss tax case, trial set for June 20, 2024. Special Counsel David Weiss indicted Hunter on nine tax violations. Hunter also faces gun violations in Delaware and is a key witness in the House impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.