The plea avoids a second criminal trial for Biden, who was convicted on federal gun charges earlier this year.
Topline
Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to nine federal tax charges and Judge Mark Scarsi accepted the plea, multiple outlets reported Thursday—avoiding a second criminal trial.Key Facts
Biden pleaded guilty to the nine charges and admitted the elements of each offense had been satisfied, multiple outlets reported Thursday afternoon.
He previously pleaded not guilty to three felony charges and six misdemeanor charges alleging he failed to pay $1.4 million in taxes between 2016 and 2019 and instead spent millions on an “extravagant lifestyle.”
As part of Hunter Biden’s guilty plea, he will accept whatever sentence is handed down by Scarsi.
What To Watch For
Biden’s sentencing. It is scheduled for Dec.
