Hunter Biden plea deal: Meet Maryellen Noreika, the surprising judge.
Delaware Federal Judge Throws Curveball in Hunter Biden Plea Deal
Judge Maryellen Noreika, a former patent lawyer and appointee of former President Donald Trump, is making waves as she oversees the controversial plea deal between Hunter Biden and prosecutors.
Initially expected to approve the agreement, which would have allowed Biden to avoid a felony gun charge and instead plead guilty to two tax misdemeanors, Noreika is now indicating a different stance.
Expressing Frustrations
During a recent hearing, Noreika expressed frustration with the attorneys involved, questioning the piecemeal nature of the ongoing investigations into Biden. When informed that there is still an active investigation into the president’s son, she demanded answers.
Experience on the Bench
Noreika brings a wealth of experience to the bench, having presided over various high-profile cases. One notable case involved a lawsuit against Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) by the owner of a Delaware computer repair shop, where Hunter Biden left behind his infamous laptop hard drive.
While Noreika dismissed the suit against Schiff, she allowed litigation involving Hunter Biden and news outlets CNN and Politico to proceed in the state’s courts.
Last year, Noreika also sentenced Jeremy Johnson, a Wilmington resident, to five years in prison for possessing a firearm in connection with a drug trafficking crime.
It remains to be seen how Noreika will ultimately rule on the Hunter Biden plea deal, but her unexpected approach has certainly added a twist to the proceedings.
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