Morning Wire Hunter Biden Tax Evasion & Nashville Manifesto Legal Fight | 6.21.23
Jun 21, 2023
Hunter Biden's tentative plea deal for tax evasion raises eyebrows, with discussions on its leniency and implications for his family. The search intensifies for a missing submersible at the Titanic wreck site, featuring a high-profile crew. Legal battles continue over the Nashville shooter's writings, highlighting the tension between victim privacy and the push for transparency. Meanwhile, lobbying for public record access reveals ongoing corruption investigations, including those tied to the Paris 2024 Olympics.
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Hunter Biden Plea Deal
- Hunter Biden agreed to plead guilty to two misdemeanor tax charges.
- He also admitted to a felony gun possession charge, receiving probation and a diversion program.
Sweetheart Deal?
- Many view Hunter Biden's plea deal as favorable, given the seriousness of the charges.
- Critics point to the amount of unpaid taxes and the gun charge's circumstances.
Missing Submersible
- A submersible carrying five passengers went missing during a dive to the Titanic wreckage.
- The sub lost contact an hour and a half into the dive and is feared imploded.