Special Counsel David Weiss has indicated in a recent court filing that Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden’s son, is expected to be indicted this month. The filing states that the government intends to seek an indictment before the end of September, in accordance with the Speedy Trial Act.
While the exact charges have not been specified in the court filing, it is reported that they are related to firearms. However, additional charges related to Hunter Biden’s taxes or his foreign business dealings could potentially be included in the indictment or pursued at a later date.
Weiss’s stance on the case reportedly changed after two IRS agents came forward as whistleblowers, alleging that they faced pressure from higher-ups at the Department of Justice to limit the scope of the investigation. Prior to these developments, Weiss had considered ending the investigation without requiring Hunter Biden to plead guilty to any charges.
In response to the investigation, Chris Clark, a lawyer representing Hunter Biden, threatened that if his client were charged, they would call President Joe Biden to testify, potentially leading to a constitutional crisis.
The situation surrounding Hunter Biden’s legal troubles continues to evolve, and the exact charges and outcome of the case will become clearer as the legal proceedings progress.