Federal Judge Dismisses Hunter Biden’s Misdemeanor Tax Charges After Plea Deal Falls Apart

In a recent court ruling, a federal judge in Delaware has dismissed the misdemeanor tax charges against Hunter Biden, son of President Biden. This decision came after a plea deal that was supposed to resolve the charges broke down during Hunter Biden’s initial court appearance. The plea deal had originally included Hunter Biden’s intention to plead guilty to two misdemeanor tax counts, which were related to willful failure to pay federal income tax. The goal of this plea arrangement was to avoid potential jail time for a felony gun charge that Hunter Biden was also facing.

However, the plea deal fell apart, and Hunter Biden pleaded “not guilty” to the tax charges. As a result, the Justice Department filed a motion to dismiss the case. This motion was granted by the judge, as Hunter Biden’s felony gun charge is set for trial in a different jurisdiction.

Although the tax charges have been dismissed, Hunter Biden’s legal battles are far from over. His attorneys and Special Counsel David Weiss are still engaged in discussions regarding a diversion agreement for the felony gun charge. This agreement, if accepted, could have allowed Hunter Biden to avoid jail time. Weiss has indicated that a potential trial for the gun charge could take place in Washington, D.C., or California.

There have been claims from Hunter Biden’s legal team that the prosecution’s office had “reneged” on the plea deal. However, Weiss has strongly denied these claims, stating that the proposed agreement was never in effect. He explained that during the July 26, 2023 hearing, Hunter Biden opted to plead “not guilty,” and the proposed diversion agreement was not approved by U.S. Probation.

Negotiations between the parties reached an impasse on August 7, 2023, when Biden rejected counterproposals. As a result, the government withdrew its proposed plea and diversion agreements, leading to the request for the dismissal of the tax charges.

This case highlights the complexities of the legal proceedings against Hunter Biden, the uncertainties of plea negotiations, and the ultimate dismissal of the tax charges due to the breakdown of the initial plea deal.