Hunter Biden Offers Guilty Plea to Sidestep Admission of Wrongdoing

Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, offered to plead guilty to federal tax charges without admitting wrongdoing. This unusual legal maneuver was swiftly opposed by federal prosecutors. The trial, overseen by Judge Mark Scarsi, could expose details of his personal life and business dealings, particularly with Burisma. The outcome remains uncertain.

Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, made an unprecedented legal move on Thursday by proposing to plead guilty to federal tax charges without acknowledging any wrongdoing. Federal prosecutors quickly contested this offer.

Biden, originally pleading not guilty, is accused of evading $1.4 million in taxes while indulging in drugs, sex workers, and luxury items. He sought an "Alford plea" in a Los Angeles court, which allows a defendant to plead guilty without admitting the allegations. Prosecutors were puzzled by this unanticipated move.

Judge Mark Scarsi's decision will determine if the trial, potentially exposing private aspects of Hunter Biden's life and business dealings, proceeds before the upcoming presidential election. Republican critics have linked his activities to corruption, but no evidence implicates President Biden.

(With inputs from agencies.)