Hunter Biden intends to change not guilty plea in his federal tax case, defense attorney says
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hunter Biden plans to change his not guilty plea in his federal tax case, his defense attorney said Thursday just as jury selection was set to begin.
President Joe Biden’s son is facing misdemeanor and felony charges in the case alleging he failed to pay at least $1.4 million in taxes over four years during a period in which he has acknowledged struggling with a drug addiction.
He was convicted in June of charges related to the purchase of a revolver in 2018 when prosecutors say he lied on a mandatory gun-purchase form by saying he was not illegally using or addicted to drugs.
Defense attorney Abbe Lowell announced Hunter Biden’s plans to change his plea but did not provide further details.