A California judge has granted Hallie Biden immunity to testify against her ex-husband Hunter Biden in his upcoming criminal tax trial. Hunter Biden is facing charges of failing to pay $1.4 million in taxes between 2016 and 2019 and filing false tax returns. The funds allegedly used for lavish expenses like drugs, escorts, luxury cars, and other high-priced items. Hallie previously indicated she would not testify based on self-incrimination, but the judge ordered her to provide testimony, with immunity granted for criminal prosecution except for perjury or false statements.
The judge’s order allows Hallie Biden to provide testimony or information she previously refused based on self-incrimination in Hunter’s tax trial. She was also granted immunity in his federal gun trial earlier this year. Hunter Biden faces three felonies and six misdemeanors in the California tax case, initially scheduled to begin in June but was delayed at his request. In June, he was convicted in a federal jury trial in Delaware of lying about his illegal drug use on a gun purchase form. The decision to grant Hallie immunity follows President Biden’s refusal to pardon his son in the case.
The charges against Hunter Biden stem from alleged failure to pay taxes and filing false returns, leading to a trial set for September 5. The funds in question were reportedly utilized for extravagant spending including drugs and luxury items. Hallie Biden’s testimony could be crucial in the trial, as she was ordered to provide information that could be used in the proceedings. The immunity granted to her will prevent any testimony from being used against her in a criminal case, with exceptions for perjury or false statements.
The decision by the California judge to grant Hallie Biden immunity marks a significant development in Hunter Biden’s upcoming tax trial. He is facing serious charges related to tax evasion and misuse of funds, which have resulted in a delay of the trial at his request. The case has garnered significant attention, following previous legal issues for Biden, including his conviction in a federal gun trial. Hallie Biden’s testimony could potentially impact the outcome of the trial, as she is now ordered to provide information under immunity from criminal prosecution.
Despite initial reluctance to testify, Hallie Biden has been granted immunity to provide testimony against Hunter Biden in his upcoming criminal tax trial. The judge’s order allows her to provide information essential to the proceedings, with immunity from criminal prosecution except for specific offenses. The trial, originally scheduled for June, was delayed at Hunter Biden’s request and is now set for September 5. Previous legal issues for Hunter Biden include his conviction in a federal gun trial, adding to the scrutiny surrounding the upcoming tax case. President Biden has reaffirmed that he will not pardon his son in the case, with public polls reflecting a split opinion on the matter.
