Hunter Biden Accused of Professional Misconduct by Conservative Legal Group
The complaint cites recent felony charges and failure to register as a foreign agent, raising questions about his fitness as a lawyer.
- America First Legal (AFL), a conservative legal group, has filed a complaint against Hunter Biden with the D.C. Bar, alleging professional misconduct.
- The complaint cites Hunter Biden's recent felony firearm charges in Delaware and his failure to register as a foreign agent while working for a Ukrainian energy company.
- The AFL alleges that Hunter Biden violated Rule 8.4 of the D.C. Bar's professional handbook, which prohibits lawyers from engaging in crimes, dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation.
- Hunter Biden also faces nine additional charges from Special Counsel David Weiss, all related to tax crimes.
- Hunter Biden is expected to testify in a closed-door interview with House lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Feb. 28.