Hunter Biden pleads guilty to federal tax charges and judge accepts his plea
SUMMARY
Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to nine federal tax charges on Thursday in Los Angeles, admitting he failed to pay $1.4 million in taxes and made fraudulent business deductions. Initially, his legal team considered entering an "Alford plea," which would allow him to maintain innocence while accepting punishment, but they shifted to an "open plea," fully admitting guilt. Sentencing is set for December 16th, after the presidential election. Prosecutors allege Biden used his money for "luxury cars, extravagant hotels, and sex workers" instead of paying his taxes. Biden eventually paid around $2 million in back taxes and penalties after getting sober. In court, Biden stated, "Nobody made me any promises or pressured me to plead guilty." Prosecutor David Weiss opposed the Alford plea, arguing, "Hunter Biden is not innocent. Hunter Biden is guilty." President Joe Biden has continually stated he will not pardon his son in this case.
