Judge rejects plea deal; Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to tax charges

In a stunning turn of events, Hunter Biden's plea deal has been rejected by the judge in the case, and the President's son has plead not guilty to tax charges.

Judge Maryellen Noreika questioned the constitutionality--specifically the diversion clause and the immunity Hunter would receive in connection to the gun charges in the case.

The president's son was expected to plead guilty to two misdemeanor tax counts of willful failure to pay federal income tax, as part of plea deal to avoid jail time on a felony gun charge.

 Noreika pressed federal prosecutors on the investigation and questioned whether there was the possibility for future charges.

Prosecutors said Biden pleading guilty to the two misdemeanor tax offenses would not immunize him from future charges. 

The judge then asked whether a potential violation of the Foreign Agents Registration Act was under consideration, but prosecutors were did not answer..

His plea deal, which has faced ire from Republicans and opponents of the president, was likely to keep Hunter Biden out of jail. 

If the deal falls apart completely, it's conceivable that Biden could head to trial.


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