Hunter Biden will plead guilty to two tax misdemeanors and struck a deal with federal prosecutors regarding a felony gun charge, the Justice Department said Tuesday in court filings.
Biden also agreed to enter a pretrial agreement for the gun offense, in which he acknowledged unlawful possession of a Colt Cobra 38SPL revolver, despite being addicted to drugs.
Biden’s lawyer, Christopher Clark, told NBC News his understanding is that the plea agreements resolve the five-year investigation.
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“Hunter will take responsibility for two instances of misdemeanor failure to file tax payments when due pursuant to a plea agreement,” Clark said. “I know Hunter believes it is important to take responsibility for these mistakes he made during a period of turmoil and addiction in his life. He looks forward to continuing his recovery and moving forward.”
On Tuesday, former President Trump reacted to the news, “Wow! The corrupt Biden DOJ just cleared up hundreds of years of criminal liability by giving Hunter Biden a mere “traffic ticket.” Our system is BROKEN!”
“People are going wild over the Hunter Biden Scam with the DOJ!” Trump said on Truth Social.
The White House said previously that President Biden hadn’t discussed the investigation with Attorney General Merrick Garland or the Justice Department.
“The President and First Lady love their son and support him as he continues to rebuild his life,” Ian Sams, a White House spokesperson, said in a statement. “We will have no further comment.”
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