Judge threatens to sanction Hunter Biden’s attorneys for ‘false statements’
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SUMMARY
U.S. District Judge Mark Scarsi has threatened to sanction Hunter Biden's attorneys for making false statements in a motion to dismiss criminal charges against Biden in California. The judge accused Biden’s legal team of incorrectly claiming that U.S. Attorney David Weiss only brought charges after being appointed special counsel, a statement Scarsi deemed knowingly false. Hunter Biden's lawyers filed motions to dismiss charges both in California, related to false tax returns and tax evasion, and in Delaware, concerning a federal gun case. They cited U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon's decision to dismiss charges against former President Trump, arguing that Weiss's special counsel appointment was similarly improper. Judge Scarsi clarified that Weiss initiated charges as a U.S. Attorney, highlighting the distinction and criticizing Biden's team for misrepresenting the case history. Biden's lawyers have seven days to respond or face sanctions.
