Judge rejects Hunter Biden's request to dismiss tax trial
![Judge rejects Hunter Biden's request to dismiss tax trial](https://thehill.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/bidenhunter_070324gn01_w.jpg?w=900)
A federal judge overseeing Hunter Biden’s trial on tax charges rejected his bid to toss the case after the president’s son sought to argue the special counsel prosecuting the case was improperly appointed.
Biden had made the argument after the judge overseeing former President Trump’s documents case ruled that special counsel Jack Smith was improperly appointed – a decision the Justice Department is now appealing.
California-based Judge Mark Scarsi rejected similar logic in Biden’s case, allowing the trial to move forward in September.
Scarsi wrote that he had already weighed the legality of special counsel David Weiss’s role, finding he was properly appointed. He said Judge Aileen Cannon’s ruling did not provide a basis for reconsidering that decision.
It’s not the first time Biden has mirrored arguments from Trump in fighting his own case.
He previously filed a motion seeking to toss the case by arguing the case was politically motivated.
It’s the second criminal trial in just months against the president’s son, who was convicted in June of three felony charges in a separate federal case brought in Delaware stemming from the purchase of a gun in 2018.
In the California-based case, Biden is accused of failure to pay more than $1.4 million in taxes.
The Associated Press contributed.
Date: | |
Tag: | Joe Biden |
Topics
-
ESPN - Sports
Mbappé rejects mediation in $60M PSG pay feud
Kylian Mbappé is not ready to compromise with Paris Saint-Germain in his dispute with his former club over wages and bonuses.15 minutes ago -
ABC News - World
Blinken wraps up Ukraine-focused Europe trip in Poland with arms requests on the table
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is wrapping up a three-nation, Ukraine-focused European tour in Poland after hearing repeated appeals from Ukrainian officials to use Western-supplied ...34 minutes ago - Ukraine -
BBC News - Top stories
Australia chief dismisses fears over Lions series
Australia will be competitive against the British and Irish Lions in 2025 despite poor recent results, says Rugby Australia chief Phil Waugh.2 hours ago - Australia -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Trump doubled down on claims that immigrants in Ohio are eating people's pets during the debate, amplifying a falsehood dismissed by officials in the state.
Trump doubled down on claims that immigrants in Ohio are eating people’s pets during the debate, amplifying a falsehood dismissed by officials in the state.7 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Financial Times - World
Mexico’s Senate approves radical plan to elect all judges
Judicial overhaul a key part of constitutional changes by populist president19 hours ago - Mexico -
The New York Times - World
Why Nearly All Judges in Mexico Could Soon Be Chosen by Voters
The legislation passed by Congress could produce one of the most far-reaching judicial overhauls in any major democracy.20 hours ago - Mexico -
The Hill - Politics
Is Hunter Biden deserving of a presidential pardon?
Biden’s sudden about-face in a Los Angeles federal courtroom last week — pleading guilty to nine tax-related criminal charges shortly before trial — has raised questions about the prospect of a ...23 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Yahoo News - World
German opposition leader rejects further cross-party migration talks
Yesterday - Germany -
Financial Times - Business
Rightmove rejects £5.6bn offer from Murdoch’s REA
Property listings company rebuffs initial approach from company controlled by News CorpYesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
News Corp’s REA says $7.3 billion bid for Rightmove was rejected
News Corp-controlled REA Group will have to sweeten the deal if it is to bring together two of the English-speaking world’s dominant real-estate listing websites, after U.K. counterpart Rightmove ...Yesterday
More from The Hill
-
The Hill - Politics
An overlooked Trump China policy may be key to bringing jobs back
With his pragmatic approach to China, Trump is uniquely positioned to pull off the “Art of the Deal.”30 minutes ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Biden, can you spare a DIME?
President Biden's over-reliance on economic sanctions to deter Russia and Iran has not been effective. He needs to dive into the diplomatic, information and military playbook as well.1 hour ago - Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Rick Scott to run ad during Miami Dolphins game hitting Mucarsel Powell as a ‘socialist’
Florida Sen. Rick Scott's (R) reelection campaign will run an ad labeling his opponent, former Rep. Debbie Mucarsel Powell, a "silly socialist" during a Miami Dolphins game on Thursday. The ...1 hour ago -
The Hill - Politics
Morning Report — Post-debate: What’s next for Harris, Trump?
Two days after Vice President Harris and former President Trump faced off in their first presidential debate, one question looms large: Will it move the needle? Pollsters have characterized the ...1 hour ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Republicans urge Trump to accept second debate against Harris
Allies of former President Trump are urging him to accept a second debate with Vice President Harris after she turned in a strong performance Tuesday night, effectively putting the ball in Trump’s ...2 hours ago - Donald Trump