Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, appeared in a Delaware courtroom on Wednesday morning with the expectation of finalizing a plea agreement concerning two misdemeanor tax charges. However, hours later, Hunter Biden unexpectedly pleaded not guilty to the charges after the presiding judge expressed skepticism about the proposed deal. Prosecutors had anticipated recommending two years of probation for Hunter Biden’s tax violations. Judge Expresses ConcernsRepublicans criticized the plea agreement, deeming it a “sweetheart deal” that exemplified a double standard of justice. The plea agreement he was expected to finalize has been met with skepticism by the presiding judge, resulting in Hunter Biden pleading not guilty.

Source: The Guardian July 27, 2023 02:06 UTC