Hunter Biden's Business Dealings Under Scrutiny in Tax Evasion Case

Special counsel David Weiss has filed new evidence in the ongoing tax evasion case against Hunter Biden, alleging that he received compensation from a Romanian businessman seeking to influence U.S. policy. The prosecution claims that Biden was paid to lobby U.S. officials regarding a local investigation into the businessman, referred to as "G.P." in court documents. Weiss' team plans to present evidence of Biden's business dealings with foreign entities, including the Ukrainian company Burisma and CEFC China Energy, while emphasizing that the evidence does not suggest Biden engaged in lobbying activities in exchange for these payments. The filing also addresses Biden's request to exclude certain evidence deemed prejudicial, as he faces charges of failing to pay taxes and filing fraudulent forms. Prosecutors allege that from late 2015 to mid-2017, Biden received approximately $3.1 million related to an oral agreement to assist G.P. in contesting bribery charges in Romania. A business associate is expected to testify about efforts to persuade U.S. federal agencies to investigate the Romanian case, although prosecutors clarified they will not present evidence of direct compensation from a foreign state. While the prosecution has not charged Biden with foreign lobbying violations, they indicated plans to introduce testimony regarding his alleged lobbying agreement. Weiss asserted that Biden's actions, despite his struggles with addiction, demonstrate intent to influence U.S. policy. Biden's legal team has denied any wrongdoing, arguing that the prosecution is politically motivated. The trial is set to begin in September, amid ongoing scrutiny of Biden's foreign business dealings.