Hunter Biden set to enter guilty plea at late July court hearing

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Biden agreed to plead guilty on two misdemeanor charges of failing to pay federal income taxes and cut a separate deal related to a felony gun charge.

The initial appearance in U.S. District Court in Wilmington, Delaware, is set for 10 a.m. ET on July 26, Judge Maryellen Noreika ordered.

Biden's attorney and federal prosecutors had both asked to consolidate both the tax and gun matters into one court appearance. Biden, who has been open about his substance abuse struggles, also agreed to enter into a so-called pretrial diversion agreement in connection with a federal felony charge of possession of aby a person who is a user or addict of illegal drugs. Diversion agreements can end with criminal charges being dismissed if completed successfully.

Clark did not immediately respond to CNBC's request for comment on the judge's order scheduling the hearing.Tuesday, Clark said he expects Hunter Biden to be released without conditions after the court proceeding. "Hunter feels happy to move on with his life," Clark said.in 2017. Her nomination received bipartisan support in the Senate, which confirmed her by voice vote in 2018.

 

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