JUST IN: Hunter Biden Withdraws Not Guilty Plea in Tax Case, Seeks to Avoid Trial By Offering a Deal
Hunter Biden seeks a plea deal allowing him to avoid admitting guilt in his federal tax evasion case.
The Alford plea would acknowledge sufficient evidence against him without a guilt admission.
Biden faces nine tax charges, including three felonies, related to failure to pay $1.4 million in taxes.
Biden Pardons His Son Hunter, Citing Political Pressure'
The collapse of Hunter Biden's plea deal was due to the judge's concerns about its structure, not political pressure as claimed by President Biden.
Ex-F.B.I. Informant Agrees to Plead Guilty to Lying About Bidens
Alexander Smirnov pleads guilty to fabricating claims against President Biden and his son amidst federal charges, signaling significant legal ramifications.
Hunter Biden's Legal Woes Return to Spotlight Ahead of Tax Trial
Hunter Biden's trial highlights personal stakes amid political implications, with little hope for a plea deal despite ongoing negotiations.
Devlin Barrett Makes Shit Up about Hunter Biden, Again - emptywheel
Journalism oversimplifies complex legal issues, leading to the propagation of misleading narratives in political contexts.
JUST IN: Hunter Biden Withdraws Not Guilty Plea in Tax Case, Seeks to Avoid Trial By Offering a Deal
Hunter Biden seeks a plea deal allowing him to avoid admitting guilt in his federal tax evasion case.
The Alford plea would acknowledge sufficient evidence against him without a guilt admission.
Biden faces nine tax charges, including three felonies, related to failure to pay $1.4 million in taxes.
Biden Pardons His Son Hunter, Citing Political Pressure'
The collapse of Hunter Biden's plea deal was due to the judge's concerns about its structure, not political pressure as claimed by President Biden.
Ex-F.B.I. Informant Agrees to Plead Guilty to Lying About Bidens
Alexander Smirnov pleads guilty to fabricating claims against President Biden and his son amidst federal charges, signaling significant legal ramifications.
Hunter Biden's Legal Woes Return to Spotlight Ahead of Tax Trial
Hunter Biden's trial highlights personal stakes amid political implications, with little hope for a plea deal despite ongoing negotiations.
Devlin Barrett Makes Shit Up about Hunter Biden, Again - emptywheel
Journalism oversimplifies complex legal issues, leading to the propagation of misleading narratives in political contexts.
Former California high school basketball star accused of sexual assault against teammates agrees to plea deal
Former NMSU basketball player Kim Aiken Jr. pleads guilty in sexual assault case linked to teammates, leading to probation and teamwork against another accused.
George Santos reaches plea deal, pleads guilty to wire fraud and identity theft
George Santos pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, potentially facing 6-8 years in prison and ordered to repay $373,000.
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos expected to accept plea deal for 23 federal charges - LGBTQ Nation
George Santos is expected to plead guilty to federal charges, potentially reducing his prison sentence amid controversy surrounding his campaign finance activities.
NBA YoungBoy Sentenced to 23 Months in Federal Prison for Gun Possession
YoungBoy Never Broke Again sentenced to 23 months in prison due to firearm possession charges, but he may be released as early as next year.
Young Thug Freed After Guilty Plea in YSL Trial
Young Thug pleads guilty to firearm, drug charges and RICO; sentenced to time served with conditions.
His plea entered after court drama and uncertainty, allowing unpredictable outcomes in sentencing.
George Santos reaches plea deal, pleads guilty to wire fraud and identity theft
George Santos pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, potentially facing 6-8 years in prison and ordered to repay $373,000.
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos expected to accept plea deal for 23 federal charges - LGBTQ Nation
George Santos is expected to plead guilty to federal charges, potentially reducing his prison sentence amid controversy surrounding his campaign finance activities.
NBA YoungBoy Sentenced to 23 Months in Federal Prison for Gun Possession
YoungBoy Never Broke Again sentenced to 23 months in prison due to firearm possession charges, but he may be released as early as next year.
Young Thug Freed After Guilty Plea in YSL Trial
Young Thug pleads guilty to firearm, drug charges and RICO; sentenced to time served with conditions.
His plea entered after court drama and uncertainty, allowing unpredictable outcomes in sentencing.
Court rejects Boeing plea deal stemming from 737 Max crashes
A federal judge rejected Boeing's plea deal, emphasizing the need for court involvement in selecting an independent monitor to ensure public confidence.
A new wrinkle in Boeing's 737 Max crash drama
Judge rejects Boeing's plea deal due to concerns over diversity efforts impacting monitor selection amid 737 Max crash case.
Judge rejects Boeing's plea deal for conspiracy case over fatal 737 MAX crashes
A federal judge rejected Boeing's plea deal over misleading regulators about the 737 Max, emphasizing accountability for deadly crashes.
Judge Nixes Boeing Plea Deal Because Parties Had Agreed NOT To Discriminate Against Black People
The DOJ's plea deal with Boeing raised concerns and was rejected by a judge over the independent monitor's selection process involving discrimination clauses.
Court rejects Boeing plea deal stemming from 737 Max crashes
A federal judge rejected Boeing's plea deal, emphasizing the need for court involvement in selecting an independent monitor to ensure public confidence.
A new wrinkle in Boeing's 737 Max crash drama
Judge rejects Boeing's plea deal due to concerns over diversity efforts impacting monitor selection amid 737 Max crash case.
Judge rejects Boeing's plea deal for conspiracy case over fatal 737 MAX crashes
A federal judge rejected Boeing's plea deal over misleading regulators about the 737 Max, emphasizing accountability for deadly crashes.
Judge Nixes Boeing Plea Deal Because Parties Had Agreed NOT To Discriminate Against Black People
The DOJ's plea deal with Boeing raised concerns and was rejected by a judge over the independent monitor's selection process involving discrimination clauses.
Colombian drug lord who underwent major plastic surgery reportedly free after El Chapo deal
Juan Carlos Ramírez Abadia, aka 'Chupeta', may soon be released from prison in 2024 after a plea deal, raising concerns about future criminal activities.
El Chapo's sons discussing plea with US government: Lawyer
The Guzman brothers are negotiating a plea deal with U.S. prosecutors, potentially implicating others in drug trafficking and corruption.
Colombian drug lord who underwent major plastic surgery reportedly free after El Chapo deal
Juan Carlos Ramírez Abadia, aka 'Chupeta', may soon be released from prison in 2024 after a plea deal, raising concerns about future criminal activities.
El Chapo's sons discussing plea with US government: Lawyer
The Guzman brothers are negotiating a plea deal with U.S. prosecutors, potentially implicating others in drug trafficking and corruption.
Arizona Republican official who refused to certify 2022 midterm election pleads guilty
Refusal to certify elections can lead to criminal penalties, as seen in Arizona with Peggy Judd's recent guilty plea.
Attorneys settle on 3 years for man who killed his friend in an Oakland showdown. The case centered on graffiti and unrequited love
A plea deal reduced murder charges to involuntary manslaughter for the Vallejo man who killed a friend amid a violent confrontation.
San Jose police union office manager pleads guilty to drug smuggling - San Jose Spotlight
Joanna Segovia pled guilty to drug smuggling, admitting her actions stemmed from addiction, and faces potential 20-year prison sentence.
Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange Makes First Public Address Since Being Freed: I Pled Guilty to Journalism'
Julian Assange critiques global press freedom, stating his plea deal highlights the ineffective protections for journalists and the oppressive climate against truth-telling.
Travis King, US soldier who fled to North Korea, sentenced for desertion
Travis King has been released from confinement for good behaviour after pleading guilty to five charges, including desertion and assault.
A school cop admitted to sexually abusing two students. He got probation.
A former school resource officer was sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to sexually abusing two students, highlighting issues in handling such cases.
NYPD detective shot while serving warrant at alleged drug house says perp's 16-year sentence 'isn't enough'
Detective Libretti was shot enforcing a search warrant; the shooter received a lenient sentence after claiming he thought the officers were robbers.
A school cop admitted to sexually abusing two students. He got probation.
A former school resource officer was sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to sexually abusing two students, highlighting issues in handling such cases.
NYPD detective shot while serving warrant at alleged drug house says perp's 16-year sentence 'isn't enough'
Detective Libretti was shot enforcing a search warrant; the shooter received a lenient sentence after claiming he thought the officers were robbers.
Oakland: Defendants in 2017 killing avoid more jail time through plea deals
Two men sentenced to five years for a 2017 fatal shooting had already served their time due to pretrial detention, raising questions about implications and equity in the justice system.
Lloyd Austin revokes plea deal for alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and 2 others
U.S. Defense Secretary revokes plea deal for 9/11 defendants, putting death penalty back in play.