Former Attorney General Bill Barr predicted that DOJ officials are 'nearing a charging decision' in their investigation against the president's son.
The DOJ has conducted a yearslong investigation into Hunter Biden for alleged tax offenses and making false statements while purchasing a firearm. Barr, who was serving as attorney general when the investigation began, provided his perspective on the investigation during an appearance onBarr said he suspects a recent meeting between federal prosecutors, Delaware authorities and Hunter Biden's attorneys indicate that DOJ officials are"nearing a charging decision" in the case.
"There's probably been a lot of hand-wringing in many different places, but I assume that the defense went in there to try to see what they think would be a way to resolve this without serious charges against Hunter Biden," he said."I suspect that they're going to be unsuccessful." Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, speaks during the Democratic National Convention on August 20, 2020. Hunter Biden, who is facing a DOJ investigation into alleged tax violations and false statements while purchasing a firearm, is likely to face"serious charges," said former Attorney General William Barr.reached out to Hunter Biden's attorney's office for comment via email.
Barr added that the case is likely taking a longer time because the tax case against the president's son is"complicated" and requires working with the Internal Revenue Services —but also because the DOJ could be probing the allegations of corruption lobbed against Hunter Biden byIn addition to the DOJ probe, Hunter Biden is facing legal scrutiny from House Republicans over his foreign business dealings.
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