Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to federal tax charges – By Erica Brown, Clare Hymes, Catherine Herridge (CBS News) / Jan 11, 2024
Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty to nine federal tax charges in the Central District of California before District Judge Mark Scarsi.
The hearing is still underway where the conditions of his release and the timing for the case and timing for pre-trial motions will likely be determined.
Federal prosecutors allege President Biden’s son engaged in a “four-year scheme” to avoid paying at least $1.4 million in federal taxes. In December, they charged Hunter Biden with nine counts of tax crimes, including three felony and six misdemeanor charges related to his alleged failure to file and pay taxes, evasion of assessment and filing a false or fraudulent tax return. If convicted, he faces up to 17 years in prison.
In the 56-page indictment, prosecutors alleged Hunter Biden earned more than $7 million in gross income when he failed to pay taxes. They said he funded an “extravagant lifestyle” and evaded taxes by classifying some personal expenditures — such as luxury hotel stays, luxury vehicle rentals and escort services — as business deductions.
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