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One of the suspects in the Bite of Seattle mass shooting, which left three people dead and several injured, previously faced a gun-charge arrest, KOMO News reports, underscoring ongoing concerns about festival safety and policing in Seattle.
Former Kansas guard Lagerald Vick has been charged in Memphis with attempted first-degree murder and using a firearm during a dangerous felony after a July 4 shooting; he has a $1.5 million bond and is due for arraignment on July 13, with earlier April charges including aggravated burglary, theft of property and vandalism.
Packers left tackle Rasheed Walker was arrested at LaGuardia Airport after telling airline staff he had a firearm in his luggage and faces two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and criminal possession of a firearm. His attorney says the gun is licensed in Wisconsin and Walker believed traveling with a locked, disclosed firearm was permitted; he appeared in court and was released on his own recognizance. Walker started every game in 2024 and has been a regular starter over the past three seasons.
Rapper Rod Wave was reportedly arrested in Atlanta on a gun charge along with other allegations such as reckless driving and drug possession, though details are scarce and unconfirmed. This incident comes amid ongoing legal disputes and a Grammy nomination for his song 'Sinners,' highlighting a tumultuous period in his career.
Tampa Bay Rays star Wander Franco, currently on trial for serious charges including sexual abuse of a minor, was also charged with illegal possession of a handgun after an altercation in the Dominican Republic. Franco's legal issues have significantly impacted his baseball career, with ongoing trials and potential severe penalties if convicted.
Prosecutors in the Dominican Republic have formally charged Rays shortstop Wander Franco with illegal firearm possession related to a November incident, separate from ongoing sexual abuse and trafficking cases; Franco claims he was unaware of the gun in his car, which was registered to his uncle. The case involves potential prison time and fines, and Franco's sexual abuse trial is also ongoing.
Hunter Biden, the son of U.S. President Joe Biden, has been charged with deceiving a gun dealer into selling him a firearm, making him the first child of a sitting president to be indicted. The charges relate to his alleged lying about his drug use at the time of purchasing the firearm, which would have made him ineligible to own one. The indictment comes amidst ongoing legal troubles for Hunter Biden, including a tax investigation. The charges against him are expected to impact Joe Biden's re-election bid in 2024, as the courtroom drama unfolds alongside former President Donald Trump's upcoming criminal trials.
Hunter Biden's lawyers argue that their deal with the Justice Department to resolve a felony gun charge is still "valid and binding," despite the collapse of plea talks. The newly appointed special counsel, David Weiss, has been granted more powers and independence as he investigates tax and gun charges against the son of the sitting president. The parties had previously struck two deals, one involving federal tax misdemeanors and the other a felony gun charge. The gun deal was signed by both parties and presented to a federal judge, but negotiations fell apart. Hunter Biden's lawyers claim that it was the prosecutors who crafted the agreements that the judge balked at, and they argue that their client intends to abide by the terms of the gun deal.
Hunter Biden is set to plead guilty to two misdemeanor counts of failing to pay taxes and has reached a pretrial agreement on a felony gun charge. Meanwhile, GOP lawmakers continue their fight with the White House, with the release of an unverified FBI document containing allegations against President Joe Biden and whistleblowers accusing Hunter Biden of receiving preferential treatment during the Department of Justice investigation. The charges against Hunter Biden focus on tax fraud and a firearm offense, and he is expected to receive probation.
Hunter Biden's plea deal on a felony gun charge and two tax violations has been criticized as a "sweetheart" deal by critics who note others have landed behind bars for similar crimes. The plea deal averts prosecution on a felony charge of illegally possessing a firearm as a drug user, as well as a trial that could have lasted days or even weeks. Other Americans facing similar federal gun charges are facing months behind bars. Republicans have vehemently criticized the deal this week, accusing Biden of using his father's influence overseas during the Obama administration when Joe Biden was vice president.
Hunter Biden is expected to plead guilty to two minor tax crimes and admit to the facts of a gun charge in a Delaware courthouse on July 26. The plea deal will likely keep him out of jail, with prosecutors recommending a sentence of probation for the tax charges. The gun charge will be handled as a diversion case, meaning Biden will not technically be pleading guilty to that crime. The charges stem from a 2018 probe into his overseas business deals, and Delaware U.S. Attorney David Weiss, a Trump administration holdover, has remained in charge of the case.
Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, will appear in federal court on July 26 after agreeing to plead guilty to two counts of tax evasion and a firearm offense. The charges culminated a five-year criminal investigation, during which Biden allegedly received at least $1.5 million each year in 2017 and 2018 but didn't pay taxes. He also possessed a firearm in 2018, a Colt Cobra 38SPL revolver, despite being addicted to drugs, which is a violation of federal law. Biden agreed to a pretrial diversion program, which could eventually lead to the dismissal of the charge.
Hunter Biden's plea deal, which allows him to plead guilty to two misdemeanor tax crimes and avoid prison on a felony gun charge if he stays out of trouble, has sparked a debate over whether he is being treated too harshly, too leniently, or just like any other citizen. Legal experts have differing opinions, with some saying the deal is not an outlier and is similar to what ordinary taxpayers could expect, while others argue that Biden could have faced stiffer charges. Former President Donald Trump could have gotten a similar deal if he had cooperated with federal investigators.
President Joe Biden refused to answer questions about his son Hunter Biden's plea deal with the Justice Department for federal tax offenses and a separate gun charge. During an artificial intelligence event in San Francisco, Biden smiled and dodged questions until eventually saying, "I'm very proud of my son." The president is in the Bay Area for climate and tech events and is expected to attend two fundraisers for his reelection campaign.
Hunter Biden has reached a plea deal with federal prosecutors to resolve a five-year federal investigation into his failure to pay about $1 million in federal taxes and his purchase of a handgun in 2018. Under the agreement, President Joe Biden’s son will plead guilty to a pair of misdemeanor tax charges. Prosecutors have also charged him with possessing a firearm while being a user of illegal drugs — a felony — but have agreed to dismiss that charge if he completes a two-year period of probation.