Hunter Biden has entered a plea of not guilty to all charges in the Department of Justice's case, accusing the President's son of tax evasion. The indictment, which includes nine charges such as failure to pay taxes, evasion of assessment, and filing false or fraudulent tax returns, was filed last month.
In his first appearance in court on Thursday, Hunter faced Judge Mark C. Scarsi at the federal courthouse in downtown Los Angeles. The charges could lead to a maximum sentence of 17 years behind bars if he is convicted.
The case, brought by special counsel David Weiss, follows an investigation into Hunter Biden's overseas business dealings. Prosecutors allege that Hunter spent millions on an extravagant lifestyle instead of fulfilling his tax obligations.
Hunter Biden had previously faced separate gun charges in September, and there was initially a plea deal that covered both the federal tax case and the gun situation. However, the deal fell through when the judge raised concerns about the terms of the arrangement. The ongoing legal proceedings continue to draw attention to the President's son.
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