Staff Reports
This week, Hunter Biden is going to trial for three felony federal firearm offenses. These charges include making false statements during a background check to buy a gun and illegally possessing the gun.
The prosecution will argue that Hunter Biden lied on the federal form when he said he was not using drugs, specifically crack cocaine, while he was. They will also present excerpts from his book where he admitted to using crack cocaine, and messages from his laptop detailing his drug use. The prosecution has witnesses, including three of Hunter Biden’s exes, who will testify against him. They will speak about his frequent drug use and the discovery of drugs in his possession.
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In his defense, Hunter Biden’s counsel argues that he didn’t understand the terms “unlawful user” and “addict” at the time he filled out the form. They claim that the issue comes down to whether he “knowingly” lied on the form. Hunter Biden’s defense has expert witnesses who will speak about his state of mind regarding his addiction at the time of the gun purchase.
As the trial approaches, the defense has attempted to stop the case from going to trial. They have also tried to prevent certain evidence from being presented, such as references to Hunter Biden’s spending on escort services, his child support proceedings, and his discharge from the U.S. Navy Reserve.
The judge has ruled against these attempts, calling them “frivolous” and finding no reason to believe they would be successful. The prosecution has also pushed back against claims that the evidence against Hunter Biden is fabricated or fake, arguing that there is no evidence to support these claims.
As the trial begins, it will be up to the jury to determine whether Hunter Biden knowingly broke the law when purchasing the gun and whether he unlawfully possessed it. If convicted, he could face up to 25 years in prison, fines, and supervised release.
