Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden to plead guilty to three federal crimes
International Desk Published: 20 June 2023, 08:18 PM
Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden speaks to guests at the White House. Photo: AP via The Guardian
US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden will plead guilty to federal crimes as part of a plea deal with the Justice Department to resolve tax and firearm crimes.
Biden, 53, was charged with illegally owning a firearm in 2018 after lying about his drug use when he purchased a gun.
Biden was also charged with failing to file and pay taxes in 2017 and 2018, which are misdemeanor offenses.
Documents from the Justice Department confirm that Biden will enter a pre-trial diversion agreement for the firearm offense.
But the White House has been preparing for any potential political fallout related to charges against Hunter Biden since early May, as lawyers representing Biden met with top federal prosecutors in Delaware in April.
Source: The Guardian
