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Hunter Biden tax plea deal in turmoil as prosecutors withdraw

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3 years ago

August 15, 2023

Hunter Biden’s legal case took an unexpected twist as his lawyers revealed that federal prosecutors had backed out of a prearranged deal that would have seen him pleading guilty to tax-related offenses.

The deal, which included a recommended no-jail sentence, was revoked by prosecutors on Friday. This comes amidst the ongoing criminal investigation into Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden.

In a new filing with the Delaware federal court, Hunter Biden’s legal team highlighted the abrupt withdrawal of the tax plea deal. However, they also emphasized that a separate agreement related to a gun-related crime remains intact. The gun agreement allows Hunter Biden to avoid conviction for the crime.

District Court Judge Maryellen Noreika, who oversees the case, directed U.S. Attorney for Delaware David Weiss to respond to the filing by Tuesday noon Eastern Time.

Tax case

The saga of Hunter Biden’s legal troubles has taken various turns. His expected guilty plea on July 26 for failure to pay federal income taxes was derailed due to concerns raised by Noreika regarding the terms of the agreements presented. The tax-related charges pertained to his failure to pay taxes on income exceeding $1.5 million in 2017 and 2018.

The sudden withdrawal of the tax plea deal coincided with Weiss’ appointment as special counsel by U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland. This appointment followed the failure of plea talks between Hunter Biden’s legal representatives and Weiss’ prosecution team.

The tax-related plea deal is not the only aspect of the case that faced complications. Prosecutors had also offered Hunter Biden a diversion agreement to drop charges related to possessing a firearm while being a drug user, subject to certain conditions. These conditions were met with skepticism by Noreika during the July 26 hearing.

Notably, a significant sticking point for Noreika was the requirement for her to decide whether Hunter Biden violated the terms of the gun agreement, rather than the U.S. Department of Justice. This provision aimed to depoliticize the situation and prevent any influence from the potential 2024 presidential election.

As the legal proceedings continue, Hunter Biden’s legal team has expressed confidence in reaching a resolution in due course. The case remains a subject of keen interest due to its implications and connections to the highest levels of U.S. political power.

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Iran live updates: Trump claims Khamenei dead as Iran insists he remains in command

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18 hours ago

March 2, 2026

Ahron Young

What’s happening in the Middle East?

President Donald Trump says Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed
Iran is entering a transitional period, with a three man leadership council temporarily taking control
The U.S. military confirms three American service members were killed in the joint Israeli U.S. operation
The White House says U.S. forces have destroyed and sunk nine Iranian naval ships
Israel and the United States continue strikes on Iranian targets, with Tehran launching missile and drone retaliation across Israel and Gulf states
Shipping, aviation and oil markets have been disrupted, with civilians fleeing major cities amid escalating tensions

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Israel strikes Tehran anew as conflict escalates and global markets react

Israel strikes Tehran after Khamenei’s death; U.S. warns of prolonged conflict as tensions escalate in the Middle East.

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18 hours ago

March 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Israel strikes Tehran after Khamenei’s death; U.S. warns of prolonged conflict as tensions escalate in the Middle East.

Israel has launched a new wave of strikes on Tehran, following the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. U.S. President Donald Trump has warned the campaign could last up to a month, framing the operation as a move to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear capabilities.

Iran has retaliated with missile attacks, while its Revolutionary Guards claim responsibility for assaults on oil tankers in the Gulf. The escalating hostilities are already disrupting global shipping lanes and air travel, sending shockwaves through international markets.

With reports of the first U.S. casualties emerging and Washington declaring the Tehran operation a success, tensions across the Middle East are intensifying rapidly. The question now is how far this conflict could spread — and at what cost.

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U.S. and Israel strike Iran as missiles hit Gulf bases and oil surges

U.S. and Israel launch major military operation against Iran; tensions rise as conflict escalates, impacting global markets.

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2 days ago

March 1, 2026

Ahron Young

U.S. and Israel launch major military operation against Iran; tensions rise as conflict escalates, impacting global markets.

The United States and Israel have launched a sweeping military operation against Iran, striking leadership targets and more than 500 military sites in what President Trump has dubbed Operation Epic Fury.

Explosions have rocked Tehran, with civilians fleeing the capital as U.S. sea and air assets carry out sustained attacks. Washington says the mission is designed to prevent a nuclear armed Iran and has even called on Iranians to rise up against the regime.

Iran has retaliated with a barrage of missiles and drones targeting Israel and U.S. bases across the region, including in Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. While many projectiles were intercepted, a U.S. base in Bahrain sustained damage.

Gulf states long seen as stable hubs for global business are now directly in the firing line, raising fears of a wider regional war.

Oil prices are climbing and tankers are diverting from the Strait of Hormuz as markets react to the escalating conflict. U.S. aircraft carriers, advanced fighter jets and missile destroyers remain in position, signalling more strikes could follow.

With global leaders scrambling diplomatically, the world is watching to see whether this spirals further or shifts back to negotiations.