The charges against Hunter Biden include intentional income tax evasion and having a firearm as a consumer or dependant of illicit substances, according to the filing by the United States District Court in Delaware. He has agreed to a pretrial diversion agreement. This judicial arrangement can potentially result in the dismissal of the related charge if the defendant adheres to the conditions set for a particular period.
NBC News, quoting two confidential sources close to the matter, reported that David Weiss, U.S. Attorney for Delaware, has consented to suggest probation for Hunter Biden's tax evasion offenses. Weiss, appointed by former President Donald Trump, was allowed to continue in his role to persist in the ongoing investigation into President Biden's son after the change in administration.
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According to a prosecutor in Weiss's office, a memorandum providing an overview of the plea agreement and specifics of the pretrial diversion deal will be made public when Hunter Biden appears in court for his plea hearing.
Hunter Biden, whose battles with substance addiction have been widely reported, settled his overdue income taxes for 2017 and 2018 in 2022.
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Hunter Biden's criminal defense attorney, Chris Clark, stated in a declaration, "With the announcement of two agreements between my client, Hunter Biden, and the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Delaware, it is my understanding that the five-year investigation into Hunter is resolved."
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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 continued, stating that a firearm charge will be dealt with through a pretrial diversion agreement and will not be included in the plea agreement.
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Expressing his client's willingness to own up to his mistakes, Clark added, "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."
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