Hunter Biden claims under oath that his family is broke amid fight over $17M legal bill
In a recently released deposition transcript, Hunter Biden claimed that his family is broke and that he’s being crushed by legal fees.The deposition is related to an ongoing lawsuit between Biden and firm Winston Taylor for unpaid legal bills. Winston Taylor, which has a history of representing leading Democrats, claims that the Biden scion owes them $17 million from representing him in criminal prosecutions, congressional investigations and defamation suits against his critics."My family doesn't have any money, and it's not their debt anyway," he said, according to the transcript.
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Hunter Biden testified under oath that his family has no money. He said he cannot pay a $17 million legal bill from the law firm Winston Taylor. The firm claims he owes them for work on criminal cases, congressional investigations, and defamation suits. Hunter Biden argues the debt is not his family's responsibility.
Why it matters
The case shows the legal and financial pressures on a president's son, which can affect public trust. It also highlights how personal legal battles can become political topics.
- Who is Hunter Biden?
- He is the son of U.S. President Joe Biden.
- What amount does Winston Taylor say Hunter Biden owes?
- The firm says he owes $17 million in unpaid legal fees.
- Why does Hunter Biden say he cannot pay the bill?
- He claims his family has no money and the debt is not theirs.
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