U.S. District Judge Mark Scarsi is showing skepticism towards the arguments put forth by Hunter Biden’s legal team, which doesn’t bode well for the son of President Joe Biden.
Hunter’s lawyers have contended that the tax charges against him are driven by partisanship and are politically motivated, aiming to dismiss the case on those grounds as “selective and vindictive” prosecution.
However, Judge Scarsi has responded with doubt, noting the lack of evidence accompanying their motion. He emphasized to Biden’s legal team, “One of the big hurdles that this motion has is that it’s not filed with any evidence.”
Expected to issue official rulings in the case by April 17, 2024, the outlook doesn’t seem favorable for Hunter Biden and his legal representation.
Various sources have covered and provided updates on the Hunter Biden tax case:
Reuters reported on Judge Scarsi’s reception of Hunter Biden’s attempt to dismiss the tax evasion case, indicating skepticism towards the dismissal request due to political pressure.
Reporter Stephanie Myers provided a summary of the case, detailing Hunter Biden’s legal challenges and the charges he faces for tax evasion, emphasizing the argument of political motivation in the case.
Additionally, Marshall Cohen of CNN highlighted the reasoning behind Hunter Biden’s motion to dismiss the tax indictment, citing concerns of selective and vindictive prosecution.
ABC News quoted prosecutor Leo Wise’s response to Hunter Biden’s legal team, highlighting their inability to argue the facts of the case and resorting to attacks on the prosecutors.
Overall, the developments in the Hunter Biden tax case suggest a challenging road ahead for him, with legal hurdles and skepticism surrounding his defense’s arguments.
Hunter Biden's lawyers will be in an LA courtroom later today, arguing that his 9-count tax indictment should be thrown out. Here's why they think the case is defective, and how the charges overlap with the Joe Biden impeachment inquiry. full story –> https://t.co/9yubR10po2 pic.twitter.com/M32MKEtwkY
— Marshall Cohen (@MarshallCohen) March 27, 2024
