Congress hears UFO testimony - Hunter’s plea deal collapse - Kevin Spacey acquitted

Source: Associated Press

1. Summary
   Hunter Biden's plea deal with federal prosecutors appeared to be in jeopardy after a Wednesday court hearing. The plea deal would have seen Biden get probation for two misdemeanors for failing to pay $100,0000 in income tax in 2017 and 2018, and avoid a felony sentence on a separate gun ownership charge. The deal was decried as too lenient by Republicans.
   
   District Court Judge Maryellen Noreika, who appeared frustrated at points, raised concerns about potential overlap between the plea agreements for the tax charges and gun charge. Norieka worried part of the gun-related deal would force her to determine whether or not Biden violated the deal's terms, which is outside the purview of judges. Norieka also worried a clause in the deal could grant Biden immunity from future charges.
   
   Norieka questioned Biden for more specifics on his business dealings with Chinese and Ukrainian entities. The judge ultimately deferred her decision for 30 days and asked both the defense and prosecution to try again to convince her. Biden in the meantime pleaded not guilty to the tax charges.

   Highly-rated - last 48 hrs
   Hunter Biden’s plea deal on hold after federal judge raises concerns over the terms of the agreement.
   Associated Press (Moderate Left) • Factual Grade 78% • 4 min read
   

1. Different political viewpoint
   Hunter Biden plea deal in jeopardy after judge questions its scope.
   Deseret News (Moderate Right) • Factual Grade 66% • 3 min read

1. Selected long-read
   Hunter Biden shouldn't go to prison for violating an arbitrary gun law.
   Reason (Moderate Right) • Factual Grade 77% • 6 min read

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