Hunter Biden's Legal Battle: A High-Stakes Trial

Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, will face trial in Los Angeles for allegedly evading $1.4 million in taxes while spending lavishly. The trial is part of a larger investigation into his finances and business dealings. He is charged with multiple felony and misdemeanor counts and has pleaded not guilty.

Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, is set to stand trial in Los Angeles on Thursday. The trial centers on accusations that he failed to pay $1.4 million in taxes, all while spending extravagantly on drugs, escorts, and luxury items.

Biden, who has pleaded not guilty, was charged in December as part of an extensive probe into his financial and business affairs, making him the first child of a sitting president to face criminal charges. This comes after his June conviction in Delaware for purchasing a firearm illegally while using drugs, a decision he is currently appealing.

If convicted in this tax evasion case, Biden may receive a harsher sentence due to his previous conviction. The trial will commence with jury selection on Thursday and is anticipated to last two to three weeks. The proceedings could potentially reveal more details about Biden's business dealings, including his work with a Ukrainian natural gas company and a Chinese private equity fund.

(With inputs from agencies.)