Prosecutors Withdraw Prior Firearm Charge Against Hunter Biden Following Unsuccessful Plea Negotiation

On Wednesday, prosecutors who had previously levied firearms-related charges against Hunter Biden took formal actions to rescind one of the counts pertaining to gun ownership. This count was part of a plea agreement that ultimately did not materialize.

The action effectively eliminates an accusation that he violated the law prohibiting drug users from owning firearms. This was in relation to a gun purchase Hunter Biden made in 2018, a time during which he has openly admitted to battling addiction.

The son of the President is now subject to a three-count indictment centering on the same firearms acquisition, which encompasses charges of both illegal gun possession and making false statements. As of now, no additional charges related to tax issues have been presented by Special Counsel David Weiss, who is in charge of the case.

Initially, Hunter Biden was projected to sidestep the firearm charge and plead guilty to lesser tax-related misdemeanors under an agreement with the prosecution. However, this arrangement unraveled when a judge expressed reservations during a hearing in July, leading to the filing of a new indictment in the subsequent weeks.

As the case advances toward a possible trial, Hunter Biden entered a not guilty plea to the current charges on Tuesday. This development unfolds with the backdrop of the upcoming 2024 presidential election.

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