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You’d Go to Prison for What Hunter Biden Did

Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to tax charges, highlighting the reality of prison sentences for tax crimes. Questions arise about Joe Biden's involvement.

Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor tax charges.
Prison sentences for tax crimes are real, as shown by previous cases.
The IRS investigation of Hunter Biden began as an offshoot of an investigation into an online pornography platform.
The House Oversight Committee explored how the Justice Department violated law-enforcement norms in the IRS probe.
Questions arise about whether evidence of Joe Biden's involvement in his son's activities would have been found.

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