Hunter Biden's Tax Charges Dismissed, Paving the Way for a Special Counsel Investigation

A federal judge in Delaware has dismissed two tax misdemeanor charges against Hunter Biden, clearing the way for special counsel David Weiss to potentially bring more charges in another jurisdiction as part of his ongoing probe. The charges were filed as part of a now-defunct plea deal, and prosecutors have requested their dismissal in Delaware so that new charges can be brought in California or Washington, DC. Without a plea deal, Hunter Biden could face more serious charges, including tax evasion and filing false tax returns. The fate of a separate felony gun possession charge is still uncertain. The investigation into potential violations of the Foreign Agent Registration Act, led by the FBI, is also ongoing.