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.
Key Points
- District judge to deliver ruling on motion to dismiss by April 17, trial set for June 20, 2024
- Hunter Biden indicted on nine tax violations including failing to file tax returns and inflating expenses
- Hunter also facing gun violations in Delaware and is a key witness in the House impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden
- Defense argues Justice Department targeted Hunter selectively, judge questions lack of evidence for outside pressure influencing prosecution