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Coverage dated June 19, 2023

‘Slap On The Wrist’: GOP Rages Against Hunter Biden Plea Deal–Vows To Continue House Probes

Headline from Forbes

Hunter Biden will plead guilty to misdemeanor charges of failing to file taxes and enter a diversion program to avoid a felony gun charge, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday.

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  1. RedState

    Mad About Hunter Biden's Slap on the Wrist? Blame Republicans (opens RedState)

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  2. The Federalist

    Hunter Biden’s Gun, Tax Wrist Slap Is A Complete Smokescreen (opens The Federalist)

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    The Federalist's feed description

    Many Americans are put behind bars under the same charges Hunter just received but the younger Biden will get off relatively scot-free.

  3. New York Post

    Hunter Biden plea deal called ‘slap on wrist’ after similar tax, gun cases ended with prison terms (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Hunter Biden’s likely probation-only plea deal copping to two misdemeanor tax crimes and one gun-purchase crime is being called a “slap on the wrist.”

  4. BizPac Review

    Top Republicans fume over Hunter Biden's 'slap on the wrist', warn it's only a 'distraction' (opens BizPac Review)

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    BizPac Review's feed description

    "This deal attempts to distract from the unresolved bribery allegations... Americans deserve answers re: the Joe Biden investigation."

  5. Los Angeles Times

    Column: Is the Hunter Biden plea deal really a slap on the wrist? Not remotely (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Donald Trump and other Republicans have criticized the Justice Department deal with President Biden's son on tax and gun charges. They're off-base as usual.

  6. Forbes

    ‘Slap On The Wrist’: GOP Rages Against Hunter Biden Plea Deal–Vows To Continue House Probes (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Hunter Biden will plead guilty to misdemeanor charges of failing to file taxes and enter a diversion program to avoid a felony gun charge, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday.

  7. Washington Examiner

    Hunter Biden plea: Byron York says Republicans view deal as 'slap on the wrist' (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Washington Examiner chief political correspondent Byron York said Republicans will view the federal charges against Hunter Biden as a "slap on the wrist," fueling the cry that there is a "two-tiered" system of justice.

  8. Insider

    Trump and Republicans slam Hunter Biden's 'slap on the wrist' after it appears the president's son will avoid jail time (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    "Hunter Biden is getting away with a slap on the wrist," a top House Republican argued after the misdemeanor plea deal became public.