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Hunter Biden has turned to an unlikely source for money and strategic advice in the face of financial pressure and a federal investigation into his taxes and foreign consulting work while his pal sparks worry for the White House.
According to a recent story, those close to President Biden are concerned that his son's well-heeled lawyer buddy might cause headaches for the White House - and remind voters of Hunter Biden's problematic international business transactions.
According to The New York Times, the president's aides are concerned about Hollywood lawyer Kevin Morris' intention to undertake a vigorous public defense of Hunter Biden, including disputing the tale behind The Post's exclusive October 2020 discovery of his notorious laptop.
Kevin Morris Worries for White House Over Hunter Biden Probe
As per New York Times, they're also concerned about Morris' $2 million-plus loan to the first son to pay off his tax debts and cover his living expenses, which could be similar to the money he received while serving on the board of a Ukrainian oligarch's company and pursuing deals with a Chinese tycoon.
Instead, Joe Biden's supporters want his scandal-plagued son to stay out of the spotlight and complete a federal grand jury inquiry in Wilmington, Delaware, without facing charges.
Hunter Biden is being investigated for tax evasion, money laundering, and lobbying law crimes. Morris was recently confirmed to be dealing with a documentary about Hunter Biden's life even though he came under scrutiny for his business dealings, and he was alleged Tuesday of spying on the filmmakers behind the independent film 'My Son Hunter,' which is set to portray the Biden family in an unflattering light, New York Post reported.
Meanwhile, Hunter Biden attempts to resolve the Justice Department's investigation into possible tax fraud, money laundering, and lobbying law violations. For months, Trump-appointed US prosecutor David Weiss has been debating whether there is enough evidence to charge Hunter Biden.
However, time is running out. After years of inquiry, the investigation is coming to a close. Hunter Biden wants the inquiry to end without any criminal or civil charges being filed. Hunter Biden's 20-year federal prosecutor, David Weiss, will have to decide whether there is enough evidence to seek a federal grand jury indictment in an investigation that could include other members of the Biden family, including Joe Biden's brother, James Biden, and possibly the president himself, as per Red State Observer.
Hunter Biden, DOJ Could Reach Settlement
The Justice Sector is anticipated to make a final decision in the coming months on whether to file criminal or civil charges or try to reach a settlement that could include a hefty fine, according to the report, which noted that if prosecutors want to press charges against the president's 52-year-old son, allies prefer a settlement. Attorney General Merrick Garland will ultimately decide whatever decision is made.
The Justice Department was contacted for comment on the claim by the Washington Examiner, while the New York Times reported that numerous attempts to contact Biden through his counsel failed. The rest of the piece focused on Kevin Morris, a well-known Hollywood lawyer who gave Biden more than $2 million to pay back taxes and maintain his family, as well as Morris' contributions to the legal and media strategy.
Since 2018, the federal government has been investigating Biden's financial activities, including millions of dollars in transactions and money transfers linked to Ukraine, China, and Russia. According to the article, some of the data related to a laptop thought to belong to Biden are being investigated for potential breaches of tax, money laundering, and foreign lobbying rules.
In April of last year, Biden claimed to be 100 percent convinced that he would be exonerated of wrongdoing after revealing the existence of an investigation into his tax troubles shortly after the 2020 election. A grand jury in Wilmington, Delaware, has been gathering evidence in recent months. A witness was even asked to identify the infamous huge guy described in negotiations about a Biden-related Chinese business transaction.
According to a source, the query arose when this person, who has not been identified, was presented a piece of evidence before the grand jury. The response was not reported, however, some have speculated that the "big person" is Vice President Joe Biden, raising the possibility that the commander in chief would be implicated in a federal criminal probe.
The White House has insisted that the president is not engaged and that Hunter Biden did not commit any crimes thus far. Suppose Republicans get control of one or both houses of Congress in this year's midterm elections. In that case, they are eager to launch their probes into the Hunter Biden case, according to the Washington Examiner.
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