Key takeaways from Hunter Biden's plea deal
Hunter Biden was charged with two misdemeanor tax offenses and a felony firearm offense. Here's what to know about where things stand.
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Examining Hunter Biden's plea deal
Hunter Biden has agreed to plead guilty to two misdemeanor charges of failure to pay taxes. He also reached an agreement with the government on an "illegal possession of a handgun" charge, avoiding prosecution. He is not expected to face jail time. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge and Thomas Ostrander, partner for Duane Morris LLP, have more reporting and analysis on the agreement.
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Hunter Biden, the president's son, plans to plead guilty to federal tax charges, avoding prison. As part of the deal, he admitted to felony gun possession. A source with knowledge of the agreement said it is expected to mean that for two years, Hunter Biden must remain drug-free and can't commit additional crimes. This follows a federal probe into his business dealings. Senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge, CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe have more.
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