David Weiss is anticipated to disclose his findings on Hunter Biden.
According to Fox News, His report will reveal the conclusion of a prolonged scrutiny into Hunter Biden's conduct, including federal charges and his recent pardon by his father.
Special Counsel David Weiss, appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland, will soon finalize his investigation, initiated in 2018, into allegations involving Hunter Biden. This inquiry circled accusations of felony firearm offenses and severe federal tax evasions.
The investigation culminated in Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, pleading guilty to three felony firearm offenses. Aside from gun-related violations, he was also charged with failing to remit approximately $1.4 million in federal taxes.
The legal troubles could have led to as many as 17 years of imprisonment for Hunter Biden. However, before facing trial, he entered a guilty plea, thus eliminating the need for a protracted court case.
In a dramatic turn of events last December, his father pardoned Hunter Biden. As a result, authorities canceled the scheduled sentencing on December 16. The pardon, broadly encompassing any offenses committed by Hunter between January 1, 2014, and December 1, 2024, prompted widespread discourse on presidential pardons and familial ties.
Following the decision, President Joe Biden said he refrained from interfering with the judicial process. He emphasized the selective and unfair legal challenges faced by his son, underscoring his prolonged sobriety despite such pressures.
President Joe Biden expressed his reasons for the pardon:
"From the day I took office, I said I would not interfere with the Justice Department’s decision-making, and I kept my word even as I have watched my son being selectively, and unfairly, prosecuted. There has been an effort to break Hunter¬—who has been five and a half years sober, even in the face of unrelenting attacks and selective prosecution. In trying to break Hunter, they’ve tried to break me—and there’s no reason to believe it will stop here. Enough is enough."
Jury selection for Hunter’s gun trial commenced on June 03, 2024, amplifying the gravity of the charges he faced. Despite the significant charges, his father intervened with a decisive pardon before any judicial conclusion could be finalized.
During 2023, IRS whistleblowers Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler brought political influence allegations surrounding the investigation to light. This whistleblowing was significant enough to prompt the special counsel designation for Weiss, leading to formal charges laid in the states Delaware and California.
It's now up to Attorney General Garland to make the final report public, following department regulations that dictate the dissemination of such high-profile investigatory conclusions.
The Justice Department and Special Counsel Weiss remained silent about the evolving narrative during this period. With the publication of Weiss's report approaching, many expect it to provide a detailed examination of the intricate blend of personal and political dimensions that shaped this case.
This case tested legal boundaries and highlighted the intersection of family loyalty with the responsibilities of public office. The soon-to-be-released report will aim to resolve several unanswered questions that surround these high-profile incidents.
