Hunter Biden Faces Major Setback on Eve of Federal Gun Trial
The ongoing legal troubles of Hunter Biden, son of US President Joe Biden, have captured the attention of the nation as he faces a criminal trial on federal gun charges. The trial, set to begin today in Delaware, comes after a series of last-minute rulings that have dealt a blow to Biden’s defense.
In a historic moment for America, Hunter Biden finds himself at the center of a high-profile trial, accused of illegally purchasing a gun in 2018 while struggling with drug addiction. The trial is expected to last three to five days, with jury selection starting on Monday morning.
Despite pleading not guilty to the charges, Biden’s defense has faced setbacks as the judge blocked key evidence and expert testimony from being presented to the jurors. The defense had planned to show two versions of the federal firearms form filled out by Biden, alleging tampering by gun store employees in 2021. However, the judge rejected this request, calling the defense’s theories “conspiratorial.”
The prosecution also succeeded in blocking expert testimony from a drug addiction expert, further complicating Biden’s defense. The charges against Biden stem from a gun purchase in 2018, during which he allegedly falsely claimed he did not use drugs on the gun purchase form.
This trial is just the beginning of legal challenges for Hunter Biden, as he also faces a tax fraud trial scheduled to begin in June in California. Prosecutors allege that Biden failed to pay over $1.4 million in taxes between 2016 and 2020, instead funding a lavish lifestyle that included spending on drugs, escorts, luxury hotels, and more.
As the legal saga unfolds, the nation watches closely to see how the trials of the president’s son will impact the political landscape and the Biden family. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.