The Legal Issues Surrounding Hunter Biden, Son of the US President

Hunter Biden, the son of US President Joe Biden, has been indicted on three criminal charges. Previously, there was a plea agreement in place where Biden agreed to resolve tax and gun offenses to avoid prison time. However, this agreement fell apart in court, leading to David Weiss, the overseeing investigator, being elevated to special counsel with more prosecutorial authority. Prosecutors have now announced that they are indicting Biden for lying on a handgun application form in 2018. Meanwhile, congressional Republicans, who have been investigating Biden's foreign business dealings, have opened an impeachment inquiry against President Biden. This article provides a guide to Hunter Biden's legal troubles, including the failed plea agreement, the appointment of David Weiss as special counsel, and the indictment on gun charges. The article also discusses Hunter Biden's business practices in China and Ukraine, as well as allegations of corruption involving his father. Furthermore, it mentions the launch of a formal impeachment inquiry into President Biden and Hunter Biden's personal issues, including a paternity suit and ongoing struggles with addiction.