By Nick RizzutoIn a surprising turn of events, Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, is now the subject of a federal investigation relating to the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). The revelation came on Wednesday in a Wilmington, Delaware District Court where Biden was expected to plead guilty to two misdemeanor tax charges and a gun-related felony.
During the court hearing, federal prosecutor Leo Wise confirmed to Judge Maryellen Noreika that the Department of Justice (DOJ) is actively investigating Hunter Biden for a possible FARA violation. FARA, a federal statute enacted in 1938, requires individuals in the United States who work on behalf of a foreign government or political party to keep the Justice Department informed about their activities.
According to the DOJ, a willful violation of FARA could result in penalties including a five-year imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, or both. This underscores the gravity of the situation for Hunter Biden, whose ongoing investigation could potentially lead to severe consequences.
The FARA violation charge is not unprecedented. In a notable parallel, former Trump campaign chief Paul Manafort was charged with violating FARA in 2017. His indictment underscored the seriousness with which the federal government treats such cases.
