During a Wednesday hearing on federal tax charges against Hunter Biden, there were plenty of accusations flying around. However, what concerned U.S. District Judge Mark Scarsi the most was the lack of concrete evidence tying the charges to the efforts of congressional Republicans to investigate the unclear aspects of the Biden family’s financial affairs.
While Scarsi refrained from reaching a verdict, he indicated during the Los Angeles hearing that the defense’s claims suggesting the Biden administration’s Justice Department was acting in favor of former President Donald Trump were unconvincing, as reported by CNN.
Scarsi, who is currently handling nine motions filed by Hunter Biden’s legal team, stated that he intends to deliver a verdict by April 17, as reported by The Washington Post.
The judge seemed particularly bothered by one motion alleging “selective and vindictive” prosecution.
“One of the big hurdles that this motion has is that it’s not filed with any evidence,” Scarsi said.
He emphasized that the outcome will be determined by the facts, not the political dynamics surrounding the case.
“We are just looking at the facts and law,” the judge said. “All of the aspersions cast off one another just roll off.”
If Scarsi rules