Hunter Biden President Joe Biden's son has pleaded guilty to federal tax charges sparing his family another potentially embarrassing trial he now faces up to 17 years in prison and up to $1.35 million in fines the charges include misdemeanor and felony counts for failing to pay at least $1.4 million in taxes Hunter Biden's decision to plead guilty came after unfavorable pre-trial ruling and the potential for more personal details to be aired in court in front of a jury his lawyer stated that he has made the decision to protect his family from further pain and humiliation sentencing is set for December 16th many are wondering whether or not President Joe Biden who is essentially a led up president now and is not running for another term will ultimately pardon his son before leaving office Susan Tani reporting from New York for we on world is one