A federal judge on Monday refused to toss out a tax case against Hunter Biden, paving the way for the case to continue.
U.S. District Judge Mark Scarsi denied eight motions to dismiss the case. President Biden’s son is facing three felony charges and six misdemeanor charges in connection to tax evasion, failure to file and pay taxes, and false or fraudulent tax returns filed in Los Angeles.
“The motion is remarkable in that it fails to include a single declaration, exhibit or request for judicial notice,” Mr. Scarsi wrote. “Instead, Defendant cites portions of various internet news sources, social media posts and legal blogs. These citations, however, are not evidence.”
Mr. Biden’s attorney, Abbe Lowell, argued that the case is politically motivated, but the judge dismissed the claim.
“Defendant fails to present a reasonable inference, let alone clear evidence, of discriminatory effect and discriminatory purpose,” he wrote.
Judge Scarsi also disregarded claims made by Mr. Biden’s attorney that were connected to the timing of the charges and leaks from IRS agents who later served as witnesses for the House Republicans’ investigation into the president’s son.
“We strongly disagree with the court’s decision and will continue to vigorously pursue Mr. Biden’s challenges,” Mr. Lowell said in a statement.
Hunter Biden also faces three gun-related charges in Delaware.
Both cases have trials scheduled for June. He has pleaded not guilty to all of the charges. He had reached a plea deal last year to plead guilty to two tax evasion charges and to enter into a diversionary agreement for a gun charge, but the bargain has fallen apart.
• This story is based in part on wire service reports.
• Mallory Wilson can be reached at mwilson@washingtontimes.com.
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