Hunter Biden Tax Charges Dropped by Delaware Judge

Move was widely expected after his “sweetheart deal” with federal prosecutors was put on hold last month.

Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, departs the J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Wilmington, Del., on July 26, 2023. Mark Makela/Getty Images

A federal judge in Delaware dismissed misdemeanor tax charges against Hunter Biden on Aug. 17 in a move that was widely expected after his “sweetheart deal” with federal prosecutors was put on hold last month.

U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika, who was appointed by President Donald Trump and is presiding over the case, dismissed the charges against the younger Mr. Biden.