BREAKING UPDATE: Hunter’s Plea Deal Is Back On, But In A ‘Much More Limited’ Scope

The previously derailed plea deal between Hunter Biden’s lawyers and federal prosecutors is reportedly back on track. The agreement, however, will be more narrowly focused than initially proposed, according to reports from court proceedings today.

Today, the Delaware Federal court was taken by surprise when Hunter Biden’s legal team asked for a 10-minute break to consult with prosecutors. The surprise pause took place while the judge was off the bench, raising questions and prompting speculation about the ongoing legal battle.

Upon resuming proceedings, it was revealed that Biden’s team had reached a new agreement with the prosecution. While they would still be going ahead with a plea deal, the scope of what it would cover is reportedly now significantly more limited, leaving open the window for more potential charges in the future.

A major point of contention with the original plea deal was the uncertainty over what exactly it was supposed to cover. The proposed deal seemed to be remarkably comprehensive, prompting the judge to request clarification on its specifics, including potential Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) violations.

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Plea deal back on with limited scope.

"Hunter Biden’s team is agreeing to the plea deal but a much more limited in scope deal." pic.twitter.com/2w6sruE4Xu

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According to reports, the revised plea deal will only cover charges related to tax evasion from 2014 to 2019, illegal drug use, and a specific firearm possession charge. These were all matters that Hunter Biden had previously admitted to, making them the logical choice for the revised plea agreement.

This understanding was agreed upon by Biden’s legal team who, upon returning from their consultation, confirmed that they were in agreement with the prosecution’s interpretation of the plea deal’s scope.

However, questions remain over the possible existence of other, as yet unmentioned, charges. The prosecution confirmed that the investigation was ongoing, and when queried by the judge about the potential for other charges, the prosecution confirmed that the possibility existed. This could potentially add further tension to the proceedings.

Hunter seems prepared to move forward and plead guilty to the agreed-upon charges unless unforeseen circumstances arise. This unexpected turn in the case comes amid a heated national debate over the scope of the original charges and preceding investigations, which could have potentially included a wider range of offenses.

Further updates to the case will be shared as proceedings continue. However, for now, the plea deal is back on the table, albeit in a much more limited form than initially proposed.