Judge Denies Hunter Biden's Motion to Dismiss Tax Charges
Hunter Biden's attempt to use a ruling from Donald Trump's case was rejected, ensuring his trial will proceed next month.
- Hunter Biden's legal team cited a ruling from Trump's classified documents case to dismiss his tax charges.
- U.S. District Judge Mark Scarsi found the motion untimely and lacking new legal arguments.
- The judge will not sanction Biden's lawyers but emphasized the need for candor in court filings.
- Hunter Biden faces nine charges related to failing to pay $1.4 million in taxes between 2016 and 2019.
- The trial is set to begin in early September, with Biden pleading not guilty to all charges.