A federal appeals court ruled that Hunter Biden’s gun case should move forward, allowing him to stand trial on criminal charges in June. The court rejected his bid to dismiss the prosecution, setting the stage for the trial to begin on June 3 and last for three to six days. Despite his legal team’s efforts to challenge the constitutionality of the gun charge, the case will proceed as scheduled. This decision comes amidst President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign and adds to the legal troubles facing his son.
Hunter Biden has pleaded not guilty to charges of lying about his drug use on a form to buy a gun in 2018. He kept the gun for about 11 days in Delaware and has acknowledged his addiction to crack cocaine during that time. Despite this admission, his lawyers claim that he did not break the law. The case, which has been ongoing for years, appeared to be nearing a resolution with a plea deal until it fell through, leading to his indictment. The deal would have resulted in probation and dismissal of the gun charge if he stayed out of trouble.
The defense plans to continue fighting the case, potentially seeking a review by the full appeals court. Hunter Biden’s legal team believes that the issues at stake are crucial and warrant further examination. They argue that prosecutors succumbed to political pressure in indicting him, following public criticism from former President Trump and other Republicans. The case has also raised questions about the appointment of Delaware U.S. Attorney David Weiss as special counsel, with the defense claiming interference in the prosecution process.
In addition to the gun case, Hunter Biden faces tax charges in California, with a trial tentatively scheduled for late June. He is accused of failing to pay over $1.4 million in taxes over three years while living an extravagant lifestyle. Despite the legal challenges he faces, prosecutors argue that the evidence against him is overwhelming, including cocaine residue found in the pouch where he stored the gun. The case has drawn significant attention due to his father’s position as President and his own involvement in high-profile legal battles. Hunter Biden will have to navigate these legal proceedings as they move forward in the coming weeks.
