Overview
- Hunter Biden's attorneys argue the tax prosecution is influenced by political pressure and selective targeting.
- The legal team accuses IRS investigators and the Justice Department of misconduct, including illegal leaks and improper appointment of special counsel.
- Biden faces charges in California for failing to file tax returns and other tax-related offenses, following a failed plea deal in Delaware.
- The defense contends that an earlier plea agreement on a gun charge should preclude further charges, challenging the special counsel's authority.
- Judges in both California and Delaware, both Trump appointees, have been asked to rule on motions to dismiss the charges.