Two Republican-led House committees passed resolutions Wednesday recommending that Hunter Biden be found in contempt of Congress for refusing to be deposed behind closed doors as part of an impeachment probe of his father, President Joe Biden.
If the House finds Hunter Biden in contempt, it can then refer the matter to the Department of Justice for potential criminal prosecution.
The committee previously issued a subpoena to Hunter Biden, demanding that he appear for a non-public deposition for the impeachment inquiry.
"I'm looking at you, Hunter Biden, as I'm speaking to you," Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., said shortly after the president's son sat down.
"I think that Hunter Biden should be arrested right here, right now and go straight to jail."
Persons:
Hunter Biden, Joe Biden, Abbe Lowell, Biden, Lowell, Nancy Mace
Organizations:
Capitol, Republican, Department of Justice, Republicans, Rayburn
Locations:
Washington , U.S