Hunter Biden hit with federal charges for tax evasion scheme

Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, walks with family members in Nantucket, Massachusetts, U.S, November 24, 2023. REUTERS/Tom Brenner/ File Photo

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -The Department of Justice on Thursday filed new criminal charges against U.S. President Joe Biden's son, Hunter, accusing him of failing to pay $1.4 million in taxes while spending millions of dollars on a lavish lifestyle.

Hunter Biden was hit with three felony and six misdemeanor tax offenses, according to an indictment filed in U.S. District Court in Central California.