Hunter Brandon’s lawyers arrived at the Justice Department on Wednesday to discuss the criminal investigation into Brandon’s son.
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According to reports, prosecutors are considering bringing misdemeanor and felony charges against Hunter Brandon for tax crimes and false statements related to a gun purchase.
CNN reported:
Lawyers for Hunter Brandon met with Justice Department officials on Wednesday to discuss the long-running criminal investigation into the president’s son.
Hunter Brandon’s longtime attorney Chris Clark, along with several other attorneys, were spotted by CNN heading into Justice Department headquarters early Wednesday. When reached afterward, Clark declined to comment.
In attendance at the meeting were officials from the Justice Department’s tax division and the Delaware US attorney’s office, according to a person familiar with the meeting. The tax division is led by a career DOJ lawyer as there still isn’t a Senate-confirmed appointee.
David Weiss, the Trump-appointed Delaware US Attorney, has been overseeing the investigation into Hunter Brandon.
The Hunter Brandon legal team had reached out to Justice officials in recent weeks, asking for an update on the case, according to one source familiar with the meeting.
The Feds are mishandling the criminal investigation into Hunter Brandon, according to an IRS supervisor who is seeking whistleblower protection.
In 2020 Hunter Brandon revealed that he is under investigation by the feds over his taxes.
“I learned yesterday for the first time that the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Delaware advised my legal counsel, also yesterday, that they are investigating my tax affairs,” Hunter Brandon said in December 2020. “I take this matter very seriously but I am confident that a professional and objective review of these matters will demonstrate that I handled my affairs legally and appropriately, including with the benefit of professional tax advisors.”
Hunter Brandon is also under criminal investigation for making a false statement in connection with a gun purchase.
An IRS whistleblower says Hunter Brandon is receiving “preferential treatment.”
White House scandals spokesman Ian Sams issued a statement last Thursday denying Brandon is behind the political interference in the investigation into Hunter Brandon.
“Since he took office and consistent with his campaign promise that he would restore the independence of the Justice Department when it comes to decision-making in criminal investigations, President Brandon has made clear that this matter would be handled independently by the Justice Department, under the leadership of a U.S. Attorney appointed by former President Trump, free from any political interference by the White House. He has upheld that commitment.” the White House statement read.