Hunter Biden Moves to Change Plea in Federal Tax Evasion Case

Hunter Biden seeks to avoid trial on federal tax evasion charges by changing his not guilty plea. His defense attorney argues for a plea deal, but prosecutors object to the proposed Alford plea. The judge and prosecutors were surprised by the announcement as jury selection was set to begin.

Hunter Biden is attempting to change his not guilty plea in an effort to avoid a trial on federal tax evasion charges, his defense attorney revealed on Thursday. The move, which appeared to catch prosecutors and the judge by surprise, was announced just as jury selection was about to commence.

Defense attorney Abbe Lowell asserted that the evidence against Hunter Biden is 'overwhelming,' and that he wishes to resolve the case with a plea, rather than proceed to trial. This comes only months after Hunter Biden was convicted on felony gun charges in a separate case.

Prosecutors, however, are contesting the proposed Alford plea, where a defendant maintains innocence but acknowledges that there is sufficient evidence for a conviction. They argue that Hunter Biden should not be allowed special plea terms. This legal maneuvering unfolds as Hunter faces potential prison time and broad public scrutiny, including investigations into his foreign business dealings.

(With inputs from agencies.)