Hunter Biden Charged With Gun Felony, Will Plead Guilty to Tax Misdemeanors
variety.comEthan Shanfeld Hunter Biden has been charged with illegally possessing a handgun in 2018 as well as two tax misdemeanors, for failing to file and pay taxes on time in 2017 and 2018, according to a court filing by the U.S.
Attorney in Delaware. According to the filing, the 53-year-old son of President Joe Biden has agreed to plead guilty to both tax charges and will enter a probation agreement relating to the firearm offense.
If violated, he would be prosecuted for illegally possessing the gun while being a “user of or addicted to a controlled substance.” The deal is contingent on Biden staying off drugs for 24 months and agreeing to never again own a firearm, according to The New York Times.
Per Axios, “The Justice Department charged that Hunter possessed a Colt Cobra revolver in Delaware in October of 2018” while knowing he was an unlawful drug user.
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