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But the judge started poking holes in the agreement, revealing that the two sides did not have the same understanding of its implications. Hunter’s lawyers thought the deal protected him from any additional charges related to a broader Justice Department investigation into his foreign business dealings. Prosecutors disagreed, telling the judge that the investigation was ongoing and that the deal did not preclude additional charges.
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Josh Dawsey (2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America)