A federal judge in California has denied all eight motions to dismiss the tax case against Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden. U.S. District Judge Mark Scarsi rejected arguments made by Hunter Biden's attorneys that the charges were politically motivated and that he had immunity from a previously negotiated plea deal. The case accuses Hunter Biden of scheming to avoid paying $1.4 million in taxes while living an extravagant lifestyle. Despite pleading not guilty to the nine felony and misdemeanor tax offenses, the judge ruled that there was no clear evidence of discriminatory purpose in the prosecution.

Hunter Biden's attorney, Abbe Lowell, expressed strong disagreement with the court's decision and vowed to continue vigorously pursuing challenges to the case. The ruling comes after a three-hour hearing where Scarsi appeared skeptical of the defense's arguments. Prosecutors have framed the claims as far-fetched and have denied any outside influence on the case.

In addition to the tax charges in California, Hunter Biden also faces charges in Delaware related to an allegedly unlawful gun purchase. Both cases are overseen by special counsel David Weiss and have tentative trial dates set for June. If convicted on the tax charges alone, Hunter Biden could face up to 17 years in prison. The potential trials come at a critical time as President Joe Biden campaigns for re-election, while his son faces legal battles that could impact the political landscape. Hunter Biden is the first child of an incumbent president to be criminally charged, adding a new layer of complexity to the already tumultuous legal landscape.