A federal judge has denied Hunter Biden’s attempts to dismiss his felony gun indictment in Delaware. The trial, set to commence in early June, marks the first-ever prosecution of a sitting US president’s child. Hunter Biden has pleaded not guilty to charges of falsifying federal firearm forms and possessing a gun while using illicit drugs. Federal Judge Maryellen Noreika issued a series of rulings on Friday in this closely watched case.
Hunter Biden’s attorneys claimed that he was being selectively targeted because of his relationship to President Joe Biden. However, the judge pointed out that the attorney general who appointed special counsel David Weiss, overseeing the cases against Hunter, was chosen by his father. She stated that the executive branch charging Hunter is headed by his father, making the claim of selective prosecution unfounded. The judge also dismissed Hunter Biden’s argument that the charges were politically motivated, citing legitimate considerations for prosecution.
The judge also addressed Hunter Biden’s defunct 2023 deal with Weiss, asserting that it did not grant him immunity from the current prosecution. She concluded that there was no clear evidence to support Hunter’s claim that the decision to pursue an indictment was influenced by political affiliations. Furthermore, the judge has yet to rule on Hunter Biden’s challenge to the constitutionality of the gun laws applied in his case.
Aside from the Delaware gun case, Hunter Biden is also facing federal tax charges in California. The judge in the tax trial rejected similar arguments regarding the 2023 agreement and allegations of politicization in Weiss’ investigation. The tax trial is scheduled to begin later in June. Despite facing legal challenges on multiple fronts, Hunter Biden continues to maintain his innocence and denies any wrongdoing in both cases. The upcoming trials will shed further light on the intricate legal matters surrounding charges against the President’s son.
