David Weiss Appointed Special Counsel in Hunter Biden Probe

Hunter Biden, son of US President Joe Biden, will be investigated by a special counsel who will be bestowed with additional powers, the US attorney general Merrick Garland said.

David Weiss, the federal prosecutor, who filed criminal charges in the case has been elevated for the role. Hunter Biden’s plea deal on tax and gun charges collapsed earlier in August.

The Republicans have pressed the Biden administration for a probe into Hunter Biden’s business dealings. Garland announced on Friday that the move was made after a request by Weiss.