* Hunter's court appearance spiraled into chaos after first plea deal fell apart
* U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika questioned the terms of the agreement
* New compromise hashed out means Hunter is still on the hook for more crimes
Hunter Biden has unexpectedly pleaded not guilty to tax and gun crimes after his 'sweetheart' plea deal collapsed in a sensational court hearing.
The scandal-hit first son is also still on the hook for any crimes linked to foreign deals with China and Ukraine after the judge dramatically rejected the first agreement that would have shielded him from future charges and seen him avoid jail.
Hunter had arrived at federal court in Wilmington, Delaware, expecting to plead guilty to two misdemeanor tax charges and walk away with a slap on the wrist.
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WNU Editor: It looks like Hunter Biden's attorneys were hoping to have immunity for their client from future charges on other manners. The judge was not buying that, nor the refusal from prosecutors to answer the judge's question on what those other charges are.
Hunter Biden Plea Deal Falls Apart During First Court Appearance
Biden’s son Hunter pleads not guilty to 2 tax crimes after agreement with prosecutors falls through -- AP
Hunter Biden plea deal falls apart during first court appearance -- FOX News
Hunter Biden plea deal in jeopardy, lawyers huddle to try to salvage agreement -- CBS
Hunter Biden plea deal falls through, at least for now, after judge expresses concern over agreement -- Politico
Hunter Biden: Plea deal for president's son collapses in dramatic court hearing -- BBC