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The Daily
Hunter Biden’s Legal Problems Keep Getting Worse
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 between the Department of Justice and Hunter Biden unraveled, potentially leading to a trial that could expose the Biden family to further scrutiny.
- The appointment of a special counsel in the Hunter Biden case has significant political implications and could impact the 2024 election, potentially becoming a liability for the Biden family.
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Plea Deal Falls Apart
The plea deal between the Department of Justice and Hunter Biden, which was expected to conclude the years-long legal problems, unraveled in court. Hunter Biden's understanding was that the plea deal would provide him with broad immunity, protecting him from future charges related to the investigation. However, in court, the judge questioned the prosecutors about the extent of the immunity offered, leading to different interpretations of the deal. As negotiations fell apart, a special counsel, David Weiss, was appointed to take over the case.
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