FIRST ON FOX: Special Counsel David Weiss is poised to release his final report on the lengthy investigation surrounding Hunter Biden in the coming week, according to exclusive information obtained by Fox News.

Background on Hunter Biden’s Legal Troubles

Hunter Biden has been embroiled in serious legal issues, culminating in a conviction for three felony firearm offenses as a result of Weiss’s investigation. Additionally, he faced federal charges for failing to pay more than .4 million in taxes, which added to the severity of his situation. Before he could stand trial, Biden entered a surprise guilty plea that raised eyebrows nationwide.

These charges could have led to a lengthy prison sentence, potentially totaling 17 years behind bars. Although his sentencing was tentatively set for December 16, 2023, Hunter Biden’s father, President Joe Biden, intervened by granting him a pardon on all charges in December.

A Timeline of the Investigation

The investigation into Hunter Biden’s activities began back in November 2018. However, it was not until 2023 that the drama surrounding the case intensified, spurred by whistleblowers from the IRS, Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler. These individuals brought vital allegations of politicization to the forefront during their testimonies in Congress.

Shapley and Ziegler claimed that political pressure had tainted prosecutorial decisions throughout the investigation. They suggested that David Weiss, the Trump-appointed U.S. Attorney for Delaware who oversaw the case, sought to be designated as special counsel to ensure a thorough investigation and impartiality.

Developments Following Whistleblower Testimonies

In light of these claims, Attorney General Merrick Garland decided to appoint Weiss as a special counsel to continue investigating Hunter Biden. This move authorized him to file federal charges in two separate jurisdictions: Delaware and California. As the investigation unfolds, the Justice Department has established that Weiss must provide any final report to Garland, who has committed to making as much of it public as possible.

Despite multiple inquiries, both the Justice Department and Weiss’s office have chosen not to comment on the specifics of the ongoing investigation or the impending report.

Joe Biden’s Controversial Pardon

Meanwhile, the landscape changed dramatically with President Biden’s decision to pardon his son following months of adamantly denying that he would interfere with the judicial process. Last month, Biden announced a sweeping pardon covering any potential offenses that Hunter Biden “has committed or may have committed” from January 1, 2014, to December 1, 2024.

“From the day I took office, I said I would not interfere with the Justice Department’s decision-making, and I kept my word even as I have watched my son being selectively and unfairly prosecuted,” President Biden stated during the announcement. “There has been an effort to break Hunter—who has been five and a half years sober, even in the face of unrelenting attacks and selective prosecution. In trying to break Hunter, they’ve tried to break me—and there’s no reason to believe it will stop here. Enough is enough.”

Public Reaction and Future Implications

President Biden expressed hope that the American public would recognize the complexities that come with the decision of a father acting in his son’s defense, while simultaneously navigating the responsibilities of his office. This emotional appeal has sparked widespread discussions regarding nepotism, the intersection of power and privilege, and the implications of political interference in legal matters.

The anticipated release of Special Counsel Weiss’s final report marks a crucial juncture in this saga, as it could unveil further insights into the investigation and its ramifications. As both critics and supporters of the Biden family await its publication, the spotlight remains firmly fixed on Hunter Biden and his father, President Biden, amidst ongoing public interest and debate over the case.