By Holmes Lybrand | CNNHunter Biden pleaded not guilty Thursday on federal charges he faces in California for allegedly failing to pay more than a million dollars in taxes. Hunter Biden’s attorney has argued that they amount to nothing more than a political hit job. Prosecutors say Hunter Biden falsely claimed some of these expenses, including payments to escorts, as deductions on his taxes. The Justice Department has previously said that if convicted on the tax charges, Hunter could face a maximum of 17 years in prison. Hunter Biden’s attorneys have moved to dismiss the gun charges and have maintained the original deal with prosecutors remains valid.

Source: CNN January 12, 2024 10:35 UTC