Prosecutors are currently considering whether to bring charges against Hunter Biden for possible gun and tax violations. Following a meeting between Biden’s defense lawyers and prosecutors, the decision to seek an indictment is looming. Legal experts are already discussing the potential consequences of such charges. In the meantime, prosecutors are in the process of reviewing the evidence in the investigation. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
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Newly released documents on Jeffrey Epstein reveal deeper associations with prominent figures such as Larry Summers and Woody Allen. The Wall Street Journal reports that schedules and emails expose closer relationships between the disgraced financier and a range of high-powered individuals, including the former Treasury secretary and the filmmaker. In one instance, Lawrence Summers sought Epstein’s advice on philanthropy and fundraising for his wife’s online poetry project, eventually resulting in a dinner meetup at a restaurant in Brookline, Massachusetts. The documents also divulge Epstein’s private calendar, highlighting noteworthy names such as the CIA chief and Goldman Sachs’ top lawyer. Despite past criminal charges, these newly revealed Jeffrey Epstein documents demonstrate that he maintained long-standing relationships with powerful figures.
On Monday, Hunter Biden will appear in an Independence County, Arkansas courtroom for a contempt hearing that could result in jail time. The case against him stems from his failure to respond to motions filed by an attorney for Lunden Roberts, a former D.C. stripper, who has requested child support and healthcare coverage for their shared daughter, Navy Joan Roberts. Judge Holly Meyer has ordered all parties to physically appear for future court hearings, and has imposed a gag order on discussing specifics of the case. Hunter Biden’s financial circumstances have come under scrutiny, with Roberts’ attorney raising questions about his income and assets. Biden’s attorney, Abbe Lowell, charges $855 per hour, which Roberts’ attorney claims is a sign of Biden’s wealth and prestige. The case has also raised questions about Biden’s lavish lifestyle and how he is paying for his legal representation. Roberts’ attorney has vowed to depose Biden and have a forensic accountant go through his finances.
A recent report has shed light on new connections between convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and high-profile figures including CIA Director William Burns, Goldman Sachs lawyer Kathryn Ruemmler, and renowned professor and activist Noam Chomsky. Epstein’s secret calendar, along with other documents, reveal scheduled meetings and trips with these individuals and others. In 2014, Burns had three meetings with Epstein while he was deputy secretary of state, including a visit to Epstein’s Manhattan townhouse. Ruemmler, who served as White House counsel under President Barack Obama before joining Goldman Sachs, had numerous meetings with Epstein and was even invited on trips to Paris and his private island in the Caribbean. Leon Botstein, the president of Bard College, invited Epstein to visit the campus with a group of young female guests. And in 2015, Chomsky was scheduled to have dinner with Epstein at his Manhattan townhouse. The information in these documents highlights the surprising breadth of Epstein’s connections, even years after his conviction.