Hunter Biden Plea Deal Hits Confusing Snag in Court

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Hunter Biden's plea deal on tax and gun charges hit a snag on Wednesday when it was rejected by a federal judge.

Biden was in court to plead guilty to felony gun possession and failure to pay income tax, as part of a deal that would not include any prison time.

But U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika refused to accept the deal, calling it "unusual" with "non-standard terms".

A revised agreement was submitted, but Judge Noreika ended Wednesday's hearing without accepting it - requesting more explanation from attorneys on both sides.


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