Hunter Biden's Guilty Plea: A Shocker for Prosecutors

Hunter Biden, President Biden's son, plans to plead guilty to federal tax charges, surprising federal prosecutors who were unaware of the development until it was announced in court.

Hunter Biden, the first son of President Joe Biden, plans to change his plea to guilty on federal tax charges brought against him by special counsel David Weiss, his attorney said in court Thursday, shocking federal prosecutors.

Abbe Lowell, Hunter Biden's attorney, said Thursday in federal court that his client intends to switch his plea and intends to plead guilty. He initially pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Hunter Biden's Guilty Plea: A Shocker for Prosecutors

Federal prosecutor Leo Wise said that "this is the first we are hearing about this."

A source familiar with the special counsel's team told Fox News digital that this is not a done deal for Hunter Biden, and that it's currently just an offer the defense put on the table.

Hunter Biden's Guilty Plea: A Shocker for Prosecutors

The development comes after Hunter Biden's lawyers had prepared to argue that he was too high or drunk to pay his taxes, the New York Post reported Thursday.

In a statement, Weiss said that the Justice Department "will continue to conduct a thorough and professional investigation of this matter, and we will follow the facts and the law wherever they lead."

Hunter Biden's Guilty Plea: A Shocker for Prosecutors

Hunter Biden's attorneys had previously filed a motion asking the court to dismiss the charges against him, arguing that the investigation into his taxes was politically motivated. The judge has yet to rule on that motion.

The plea change comes as special counsel John Durham continues his investigation into the origins of the Trump-Russia investigation. Durham has already secured guilty pleas from several former FBI officials, and he has been looking into the role that Hunter Biden may have played in the investigation.

It is unclear what impact Hunter Biden's guilty plea will have on the ongoing investigation into his taxes. However, it is likely to increase pressure on President Biden, who has been accused of using his position to benefit his son.

The White House has denied any wrongdoing, and President Biden has said that he is not involved in his son's business dealings.

However, the guilty plea is likely to fuel further speculation about the Biden family's involvement in questionable activities.