The Daily Hunter Biden’s Legal Problems Keep Getting Worse
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Aug 17, 2023 Michael S. Schmidt, a Washington correspondent for The New York Times, dives into the escalating legal troubles of Hunter Biden. He discusses the collapse of a plea deal with the DOJ and the appointment of a special counsel, raising tensions between Hunter and President Biden. Schmidt highlights the misunderstandings between Biden's legal team and prosecutors that have complicated his legal strategy. He also explores how these legal challenges could impact Joe Biden’s reelection campaign amid a politically charged environment.
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The Plea Deal That Wasn't
- Hunter Biden's plea deal was expected to be a formality, finalizing a deal already agreed upon.
- However, the judge questioned the terms of the immunity, derailing the process and highlighting discrepancies between both parties.
Hunter Biden's Trump-Sized Worry
- The plea deal's collapse concerned Hunter Biden due to potential prosecution by a future Trump administration.
- Trump's open threats to use the Justice Department against political rivals fueled this concern.
Mismatched Interpretations
- The lawyers on both sides had differing interpretations of the immunity clause's scope.
- This confusion on a key aspect led to the initial plea deal's collapse.