Hunter Biden pled guilty to federal tax charges in California on Thursday afternoon, according to multiple reports.
The president’s son pleaded guilty to each of the six misdemeanor and three felony counts he faced for failing to pay at least $1.4 million in taxes and filing falsified tax paperwork, according to CNN. Sentencing is currently scheduled for December 16.
Hunter Biden’s legal team attempted to offer a so-called “Alford plea” earlier Thursday, whereby he would effectively maintain his innocence while accepting whatever punishment may eventually be handed down, CNN reported. His attorneys said later in the day that he would be amenable to an “open plea,” in which Hunter Biden would essentially admit that his behavior does amount to satisfying the charges that he faces.
President Joe Biden has previously stated that he will not use his authority to pardon his son, though it is unclear whether the president’s position has changed since he dropped out of the 2024 presidential race, according to CNN.
This is a developing story that will be updated as more information becomes available.
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