United States: in the grip of justice, the son of President Hunter Biden pleads guilty

2023-06-20T21:53:31.610Z

Highlights: Hunter Biden admits he forgot to pay his taxes in 2017 and 2018. He was also briefly in possession of a gun while dealing with problems with the use of illicit substances – in this case, crack. The charges are not treated as crimes, but rather as misdemeanors. They are therefore considered less serious. If the judge validates this agreement negotiated with federal prosecutors in Delaware, his state of residence, he will not be imprisoned. And there will be no trial that will pollute his father's election campaign for re-election.

An agreement to end Hunter Biden's legal troubles. The son of the US president has decided to plead guilty in two cases. This should allow him to avoid prison.

United States: in the grip of justice, the son of President Hunter Biden pleads guilty

An agreement to end Hunter Biden's legal troubles. The son of the US president has decided to plead guilty in two cases. This should allow him to avoid prison.

US President Joe Biden, his partner Jill and their children Hunter and Ashley Biden, in Philadelphia, May 15, 2023. AP - Patrick Semansky

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With our correspondent in Washington, Guillaume Naudin

That's right, Hunter Biden admits, he forgot to pay his taxes in 2017 and 2018. According to sources close to the case cited by the American press, the total of the oblivion amounts to more than a million dollars.

And it's also true, until his girlfriend at the time got rid of it, he was also briefly in possession of a gun while dealing with problems with the use of illicit substances – in this case, crack.

These charges are not treated as crimes, but rather as misdemeanors. They are therefore considered less serious. The president's son will plead guilty in federal court.

If the judge validates this agreement negotiated with federal prosecutors in Delaware, his state of residence, he will not be imprisoned. And there will be no trial that will pollute his father's election campaign for re-election.

Republicans have long denounced Hunter Biden's actions, and the most radical speak of the Bidens' "criminal" family. Most of them see complacency in this agreement with the Department of Justice.

The minister, if he is very attached to his independence, was nevertheless appointed by Joe Biden himself. His predecessor Donald Trump, who will have to face several trials, sees it as proof of a two-speed justice.

The President and First Lady love and support their son as he continues to rebuild his life. We will not have more comment," the White House said Tuesday, in response to Hunter Biden's troubles.

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United States: in the grip of justice, the son of President Hunter Biden pleads guilty

United States: in the grip of justice, the son of President Hunter Biden pleads guilty

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