Hunter Biden, son of Joe Biden, will now undergo investigation by a special counsel with expanded authority, revealed the U.S. attorney general, Merrick Garland. This decision promotes David Weiss, the federal prosecutor already involved in the case, to a higher status, BBC reports.
The move comes after a request by Weiss. This change grants the prosecutor more resources to conduct the investigation and potentially bring additional charges beyond Delaware.
The Republican party is urging an inquiry into Hunter Biden's business activities. The investigation into Hunter Biden has spanned five years. He has been charged with misdemeanor tax offenses for allegedly not paying income taxes in 2017 and 2018, during which he earned over $1.5mn. He also faces a felony charge for allegedly possessing a firearm while using illegal drugs.
Previously, Hunter Biden reached a plea agreement with prosecutors, but it was rejected by U.S. District Court Judge Maryellen Noreika due to unconventional terms. The case is now expected to go to trial, and there's a possibility of new, more severe charges being filed in Washington DC or California.
Republicans are calling for Hunter Biden and his father, the president, to face criminal charges, claiming that the younger Biden profited from business dealings in Ukraine and China. The White House dismisses these allegations as "insane conspiracy theories" and denies the president's involvement in his son's business affairs.
The announcement of a special counsel and the potential for new charges and a jury trial extends the investigation into Hunter Biden, likely lasting into the 2024 presidential election season. This development may address claims of unequal justice in the U.S.
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