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Biden’s Niece Avoids Jail After Felony Conviction

Ryan Saavedra

Former Vice President Joe Biden’s niece avoided going to prison on Thursday after she was convicted on a felony charge for a credit card scam in which she racked up over $100,000 in bills.

Caroline Biden, 31, was offered a “sweetheart plea deal” after her felony conviction was thrown out last month and she was allowed to re-plead guilty to a significantly lesser charge of petit larceny, which usually involves stolen property valued at under $50. The New York Post reports:

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