Merrick Garland Ducks the Hunter Biden Questions

null By The Editorial BoardSept. 20, 2023 6:35 pm ETReview and Outlook: The three felony firearm charges filed against Hunter Biden vindicate critics of the Justice Department’s earlier sweetheart plea deal. Images: AP Composite: Mark KellyShortly before the Trump Administration left office, Attorney General William Barr declined Republican calls to appoint a special counsel for Hunter Biden. We agreed with him. As we warned, a special counsel can bury a case in secret for years, and an AG can duck questions by saying that’s the special counsel’s job.Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8Continue reading your article witha WSJ subscriptionSubscribe NowAlready a subscriber? Sign InSponsored OffersTurboTax: Save up to $15 with TurboTax coupon 2023The Motley Fool: Epic Bundle - 3x Expert Stock RecommendationsH&R Block Tax: 15% OFF DIY Online Tax Filing Services | H&R Block CouponTop Resume: Top Resume Coupon: 10% Off professional

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Merrick Garland Ducks the Hunter Biden Questions

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The Editorial Board

Sept. 20, 2023 6:35 pm ET

Review and Outlook: The three felony firearm charges filed against Hunter Biden vindicate critics of the Justice Department’s earlier sweetheart plea deal. Images: AP Composite: Mark Kelly

Shortly before the Trump Administration left office, Attorney General William Barr declined Republican calls to appoint a special counsel for Hunter Biden. We agreed with him. As we warned, a special counsel can bury a case in secret for years, and an AG can duck questions by saying that’s the special counsel’s job.