Hunter Biden pleads guilty to all nine federal tax charges brought by special counsel David Weiss

Hunter Biden on Thursday entered a guilty plea to all nine federal tax charges brought against him by special counsel David Weiss, his attorney said in court Thursday, shocking federal prosecutors.

The president’s son remains free on bond until sentencing on Dec. 16.

Abbe Lowell, the first son’s attorney, said earlier Thursday in federal court that Biden intends to switch his plea and intends to plead guilty. He initially pleaded not guilty. 

Federal prosecutor Leo Wise said that “this is the first we are hearing about this.”

A court sketch depicts Hunter Biden as he appears in federal court in Los Angeles, California on Thursday, September 5, 2024. (Bill Robles)

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A source familiar with the special counsel’s team told Fox News digital that this is not a done deal for Hunter Biden, and that it’s currently just an offer the defense put on the table. 

The judge had Hunter Biden agree under oath to no longer remain silent and told him that if he pleads guilty he gives up all of his rights to a trial. 

Before the court took a 30-minute break, Judge Mark Scarsi said that “the court doesn’t need the government’s agreement

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