Federal prosecutors to seek indictment in Hunter Biden case
Prosecutors say they will ask a grand jury to return an indictment against Hunter Biden before Sept. 29, special counsel David Weiss informed a federal judge in Delaware on Wednesday.
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Prosecutors say they will ask a grand jury to return an indictment against Hunter Biden before Sept. 29, special counsel David Weiss informed a federal judge in Delaware on Wednesday.
Special counsel David Weiss made the disclosure in a filing to a Delaware federal court Wednesday.
Special Counsel David Weiss appears to be willing to end the investigation into Hunter Biden without any charges, according to a report.
Christopher Clark sought permission Tuesday from a federal judge to withdraw from Hunter Biden's defense, citing the possibility that the now-defunct plea agreement and other discussions with prosecutors could become the focus of a new legal dispute. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/hunter-biden-criminal-attorney-withdraw-from-case/
Hunter Biden's lawyers on Sunday said they believed an agreement to resolve a felony gun possession charge was "valid and binding."
The move comes days after Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed a special counsel to oversee the investigation into the president's son.
Hunter Biden's attorney says a trial is not inevitable despite the appointment of a special council last week
A plea deal between prosecutors and Hunter Biden fell apart last month following a dispute about an immunity provision.
David Weiss, the Donald Trump-appointed US attorney who on Friday was named a special counsel leading the investigation into President Joe Biden's son Hunter, has decades of experience as a federal prosecutor.
Weiss, the top federal prosecutor in Delaware since 2018, has been investigating Hunter Biden since 2019.
The president said he and the first lady "only want what is best for all of our grandchildren, including Navy."
Hunter Biden left a federal courthouse in Wilmington, Delaware, Wednesday after his plea agreement collapsed.
Hunter Biden's lawyers struck a plea deal with prosecutors months ago, but Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill claim not all the evidence was considered.
The tentative plea agreement reached by Hunter Biden's attorneys and prosecutors crumbled in Judge Maryellen Noreika's courtroom.
Criminal defense attorney Amato Sanita said some issues came up involving immunity and how far back we can go to continue or discontinue investigating Hunter Biden.
Hunter Biden's plea deal is officially off Wednesday after it fell through shortly after President Joe Biden's son arrived at a federal court where he was expected to plead guilty to two tax crimes and admit possessing a gun as a drug user in a deal with the Justice Department that was likely to spare him time behind bars.
Hunter Biden's plea deal is off Wednesday, CBS News confirmed shortly after President Joe Biden's son arrived at a federal court where he was expected to plead guilty to two tax crimes and admit possessing a gun as a drug user in a deal with the Justice Department that was likely to spare him time behind bars.
Hunter Biden's lawyers struck a plea deal with prosecutors months ago, but Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill claim not all the evidence was considered.
An IRS whistleblower in the Hunter Biden investigation told CBS News he was blocked from pursuing leads that he thought might implicate Joe Biden. He testifies at a House hearing Wednesday.
The Internal Revenue Service case agent who handled "95%" of the tax evidence in the Hunter Biden investigation told CBS News that he "felt handcuffed" during the five-year probe and blocked from pursuing leads that he thought might implicate Hunter Biden's father, President Joe Biden.
Federal District Judge Maryellen Noreika, a former patent lawyer in Delaware, will preside over the case that Justice Department brought against Hunter Biden.
The U.S. attorney is expected to recommend probation for Hunter Biden, not jail time.
Hunter Biden would also admit to a gun charge, which can be dismissed if he stays clean and out of trouble.
President Joe Biden's son has reached a tentative plea deal with the U.S. Attorney in Delaware.
The U.S. attorney is expected to recommend probation for Hunter Biden, not jail time.
Rocco Becht threw for 271 yards with four touchdowns and No. 18 Penn State beat Marshall 45-0 to begin the Matt Campbell era.
Families made sure to spend time together and squeeze as much out of summer as they could during Labor Day weekend at the Jersey Shore.
Keveun Mason rushed for 158 yards and a pair of touchdowns and the Owls added two pick-6 scores as Temple beat Rhode Island 38-14 on Saturday in the team's season opener.
A woman died, and another woman was injured in a crash near the Philadelphia Zoo on Girard Avenue Saturday morning, police said.
A shooting in a CAVA parking lot in Dover left an 18-year-old man dead Friday night, police said.
Families made sure to spend time together and squeeze as much out of summer as they could during Labor Day weekend at the Jersey Shore.
John "Johnny Doc" Dougherty, the former Philadelphia union leader in federal prison on bribery and embezzlement charges, is a free man.
Rocco Becht threw for 271 yards with four touchdowns and No. 18 Penn State beat Marshall 45-0 to begin the Matt Campbell era.
Keveun Mason rushed for 158 yards and a pair of touchdowns and the Owls added two pick-6 scores as Temple beat Rhode Island 38-14 on Saturday in the team's season opener.
A woman died, and another woman was injured in a crash near the Philadelphia Zoo on Girard Avenue Saturday morning, police said.
A woman died, and another woman was injured in a crash near the Philadelphia Zoo on Girard Avenue Saturday morning, police said.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
Four people were hurt in three separate shootings early Saturday morning in Philadelphia, police say.
A Philadelphia mother is on a mission to honor her son's life by pushing to make interstates safer after he was shot and killed on I-95 in March 2025.
John "Johnny Doc" Dougherty, the former Philadelphia union leader in federal prison on bribery and embezzlement charges, is a free man.
Families made sure to spend time together and squeeze as much out of summer as they could during Labor Day weekend at the Jersey Shore.
A crash on Black Horse Pike in Monroe Township left a 54-year-old man dead and two others injured early Friday morning, police said.
Police believe a group of dirt bike riders deliberately damaged the field at the Mullica Township Recreational Complex and then drove away.
A South Jersey woman who spent nearly $1,000 on Bruno Mars tickets says she finally got her money back after contacting CBS News Philadelphia for help.
The family-owned boardwalk shop has become a must-stop destination, serving generations of visitors the same hot cake donuts since 1976.
A shooting in a CAVA parking lot in Dover left an 18-year-old man dead Friday night, police said.
While Friday will not be quite as active as the past few days, the Philadelphia region will still need to watch for some late afternoon and Friday evening storms.
More showers and storms will be possible later this afternoon into this evening and bring back the chance for severe weather.
Mantua, New Jersey, was among the hardest hit places in the Philadelphia area after stormy weather swept through on Tuesday night.
The Philadelphia area is under another NEXT Weather Alert on Wednesday for the potential for another round of strong storms.
A proton therapy treatment being tested at Penn Medicine in Philadelphia could change the future of cancer treatment.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
A Philadelphia police officer taking daraxonrasib for pancreatic cancer says the drug is giving her hope.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
SEPTA is receiving a federal grant worth more than $13 million to replace its aging Silverliner IV Regional Rail fleet.
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Rocco Becht threw for 271 yards with four touchdowns and No. 18 Penn State beat Marshall 45-0 to begin the Matt Campbell era.
Keveun Mason rushed for 158 yards and a pair of touchdowns and the Owls added two pick-6 scores as Temple beat Rhode Island 38-14 on Saturday in the team's season opener.
Atlanta's Chris Sale outdueled Cristopher Sánchez in a matchup of two of baseball's best pitchers, and the Braves beat the Phillies 5-2 on Friday night to extend their lead in the NL East to five games.
A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for Sept. 4, 2026.
Ben Simmons agreed to a one-year deal with the Sacramento Kings, marking a return to the NBA for the former No. 1 draft pick.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
This upcoming NFL season, analysts predict legal sports betting will hit roughly $30 billion, which is roughly the same amount as last season.
The Philadelphia area can expect gorgeous weather for Labor Day weekend. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the NEXT Weather forecast.
The New Jersey Globe was the first to report that Dale Caldwell is the subject of an internal investigation for alleged inappropriate behavior with women and possible ethics violations.
Millions of Americans are feeling the heat from high gas prices as they travel during Labor Day weekend.
Thousands of people packed the beach and boardwalk in Ocean City, New Jersey, for Labor Day weekend.