A federal judge overseeing Hunter Biden's tax case has issued a strong rebuke of President Biden's actions regarding his son's pardon. U.S. District Judge Mark Scarsi, nominated by President Trump, criticized President Biden for what he deemed as an attempt to rewrite history with the pardon. Judge Scarsi expressed concerns about the constitutionality of the broad pardon granted to Hunter Biden.
Judge Scarsi was particularly displeased with the president's method of delivering the pardon, citing that a White House press release is not a valid form of pardon notification. He emphasized that the president's assertion that Hunter Biden was unfairly treated due to addiction issues was unfounded, as federal judges and the Department of Justice had previously rejected such claims.
The judge indicated that he would dispose of the case once he receives the official pardon documentation from the appropriate executive agency. As a result, Hunter Biden's sentencing, which was scheduled for December 16, has been vacated. The charges against Hunter Biden carried a potential sentence of up to 17 years, but he would likely have faced a shorter term under federal sentencing guidelines.
This development marks a significant shift from President Biden's previous statements to the media, where he had indicated that he would not pardon his son. Despite earlier assurances that he would abide by the jury's decision in Hunter's gun case, the president ultimately decided to grant the pardon.
Hunter Biden, who has been involved in legal proceedings throughout the year, faced a trial in Delaware in June for firearm offenses and pleaded guilty to a felony tax case in September. The pardon granted by President Biden will impact the resolution of Hunter Biden's tax case.
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