Judge Refuses To Accept Hunter Biden Plea Agreement After Chaotic Hearing: President’s Son Pleads Not Guilty and Now Could Face Prison 

The presiding judge took issue with how lawyers attempted to resolve a gun charge Biden faced as well as disagreements about immunity from future prosecutions.

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Hunter Biden arrives for a court appearance on July 26, 2023, at Wilmington, Delaware. AP/Julio Cortez

A Delaware judge has refused to approve a deal under which Hunter Biden would have pleaded guilty to tax evasion and avoided prison. Mr. Biden’s legal team and prosecutors must now rework their deal to resolve an issue surrounding a gun charge he faces. Also, he could still face further charges, with prosecutors confirming that Mr. Biden remains under investigation.  

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