Hunter Biden investigation: Special counsel David Weiss appointed to investigate US President Joe Biden’s son; All details here

The criminal charges against US President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden will be investigated by special counsel David Weiss, with additional powers, US attorney general Merrick Garland announced. Notably, prosecutor Weiss had previously filed criminal charges in the Hunter Biden case.

This comes after earlier this month, the plea deal on the tax and gun charges against Hunter Biden’s son failed.

David Weiss is a Delaware US Attorney and as per reports, he asked Garland to be appointed as special counsel on Tuesday. The US Attorney later concluded that it was in the public interest after considering the request put forth by Weiss.


The developments come in the background of Republicans pushing for an inquiry into Hunter Biden’s business dealings especially as public opinion regarding US Presidential elections continues to grow.

Garland, at the US Department of Justice, explained that he was elevating the HUnter Biden probe “in public interest” while adding that Weiss’ appointment as special counsel confirms his commitment to provide all resources to Weiss.

What is Hunter Biden’s response to Weiss’ appointment as special counsel?

In response, Hunter Biden’s lawyer’s Chris Clark said in a statement that they are “confident” that all “these maneuverings” will end, Joe Biden’s son will have resolution and “will be moving on with his life successfully”. Moreover, Clark added that the investigation had already lasted for half a decade.

What is David Weiss’ role in the Hunter Biden probe?

According to Garland, as the special counsel in the Hunter Biden investigation, Weiss will continue to have the same power as well as the responsibility to “oversee the investigation and decide where, when and whether to file charges”.

The court filings have revealed that prosecutors intended to drop the misdemeanor tac charges against Hunter Biden in Delaware. Instead, the prosecutors reportedly proposed to bring the charges in California and Washington DC, which are the two places where according to prosecutors, the alleged acts were conducted by Joe Biden’s son.

FAQs:

Q1:Who is Hunter Biden?
Hunter Biden is an American lawyer, businessman, and public figure. He was born on February 4, 1970, in Wilmington, Delaware, USA. He is the son of Joe Biden, who served as the Vice President of the United States under President Barack Obama and later became the 46th President of the United States.

Q2:Who is Joe Biden?
Joe Biden, whose full name is Joseph Robinette Biden Jr., is an American politician and the 46th President of the United States. He was born on November 20, 1942, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA. He served as Vice President of the United States from 2009 to 2017 under President Barack Obama and assumed the presidency on January 20, 2021.