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- The federal investigation into Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, remains ongoing as of January 12, 2026, focusing on potential tax violations and foreign business dealings.
- Hunter Biden was initially indicted in June 2023 on two misdemeanor counts of failing to pay federal taxes and one felony count of possessing a firearm while being...
- The gun charge was dismissed in September 2023 after a plea deal fell apart during a court hearing.
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Hunter Biden Examination: Current Status (January 12, 2026)
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The federal investigation into Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, remains ongoing as of January 12, 2026, focusing on potential tax violations and foreign business dealings. While no new indictments have been filed as the initial charges in June 2023,the investigation continues under the purview of Special Counsel David Weiss.
Initial Charges and legal Proceedings
Hunter Biden was initially indicted in June 2023 on two misdemeanor counts of failing to pay federal taxes and one felony count of possessing a firearm while being an unlawful user of or addicted to a controlled substance. The Department of Justice announced the indictment on June 20, 2023. He pleaded not guilty to all charges.
The gun charge was dismissed in September 2023 after a plea deal fell apart during a court hearing. Reuters reported on the failed plea deal, citing concerns raised by Judge Maryellen Noreika regarding the scope of immunity offered in the agreement.
In November 2023, Hunter Biden was convicted on the tax charges following a trial in Delaware. NBC News covered the verdict, noting the potential for a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison for each count, though sentencing guidelines suggest a lighter penalty.
As of January 12, 2026, sentencing has been delayed multiple times. The latest update indicates a sentencing hearing is scheduled for February 2026. The Associated Press reported on the latest sentencing delay on January 8, 2026.
David Weiss and the Special Counsel Appointment
David Weiss was appointed as Special Counsel in August 2023 to continue the investigation into Hunter Biden. The Attorney General’s order appointing Weiss stated the appointment was in the public interest and to ensure the matter is handled with impartiality.
Weiss’s appointment came after allegations that the Department of Justice had interfered with the initial investigation. Republican lawmakers have claimed that whistleblowers within the IRS alleged that the DOJ slowed-walked the investigation and made decisions that favored Hunter Biden. The Wall Street Journal detailed the whistleblower allegations in July 2023.
As Special Counsel, Weiss has broad authority to investigate potential criminal violations and is not subject to the same level of political oversight as a U.S. Attorney.
Several entities and individuals are connected to the Hunter Biden investigation:
- Joe Biden: President of the United States; scrutiny centers on whether he benefited from his son’s business dealings.
- Burisma Holdings: Ukrainian energy company where Hunter Biden served on the board; a focus of allegations regarding potential influence peddling.
- CEFC China Energy Co.: Chinese energy company involved in business ventures with Hunter Biden; subject to scrutiny regarding financial transactions.
- IRS Criminal Investigations: The division of the Internal Revenue Service responsible for investigating tax crimes.
- Department of Justice: Oversees the Special Counsel investigation.