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In the whirlwind of his life, Hunter Biden, 53, has served as a lawyer and lobbyist in various countries including China and Ukraine, before a positive cocaine test led to his dismissal from the U.S. Navy in 2014.

Charges Spring from Unreported Income and False Statements

The plea deal marks a closure to a drawn-out Justice Department probe exploring whether Hunter Biden had accurately reported his income and refrained from falsifying information on documentation for a firearm purchase in 2018. The tax crimes emanate from an evasion of tax payments in 2017 and 2018, debts that have now been fully settled. The gun charge sprouts from an acquisition of a firearm during an active period of drug use in 2018. Hunter Biden's 2021 book had him confessing to extensive use of crack cocaine during this period. However, he seemingly refuted his addiction on a federal form by ticking "no" against a query on drug addiction or abuse.

Hunter Biden's Impact on Political Landscape

The ongoing saga continues to cast a shadow on the political landscape. Joe Biden has been accused by Republican lawmakers and presidential hopefuls of misusing the Justice Department against rivals.