Hunter Biden’s sudden guilty plea Thursday to tax charges was preceded by vigorous objections from prosecutors when his lawyer said he was willing to give up a trial and enter what’s known as an Alford plea.
The surprise took place in federal court in Los Angeles, where more than 100 potential jurors had been summoned for questioning. President Joe Biden’s son ultimately pleaded guilty to nine charges in the case accusing him of failing to pay at least $1.4 million in taxes over four years.
Before the guilty plea, Hunter Biden’s attorney said he would like to make an Alford plea and forgo a trial.
“This can be resolved today,” Abbe Lowell told the judge.
Prosecutors, however, objected, and the judge took a break.