Staff Reports
Attorney Bob Tyler, representing former Trump aide Garrett Ziegler, has commented on the latest legal developments surrounding Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden’s embattled son. Tyler believes that Biden’s federal tax indictment in California and the Department of Justice’s verification of Hunter Biden’s laptop archive strengthen Ziegler’s argument for dismissing Biden’s lawsuit against him. Ziegler is being sued by Hunter Biden for alleged computer fraud after his organization, non-profit research group Marco Polo, created a public database with the contents of Hunter Biden’s abandoned laptop archive.
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Tyler argues that Ziegler’s case is about protecting First Amendment rights and preventing censorship of investigative reporters. He believes that the ongoing legal filings regarding Hunter Biden’s tax charges and potential contempt charges for failing to appear before Congress demonstrate the significant public interest in the matter. Tyler also emphasizes that Ziegler’s actions aim to provide the public with information and hold those in power accountable.
The Department of Justice has confirmed that Hunter Biden’s laptop archive was verified by federal investigators during their search for evidence of tax crimes. The verification process included matching the device number against Hunter Biden’s Apple iCloud ID. These findings support Ziegler’s defense as an investigative reporter exercising his First Amendment rights.
Ziegler filed a motion to dismiss Biden’s lawsuit, arguing that it lacks jurisdiction, fails to state its claims of computer fraud, and infringes upon Ziegler’s right to free speech. Tyler maintains that Ziegler’s actions have served the public by forcing the Department of Justice and Congress to address the issues at hand. House Republicans have even launched an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden based on his alleged involvement in his son’s foreign business dealings.
The contents of Hunter Biden’s laptop archive have been verified by multiple news outlets, including the Daily Caller News Foundation, New York Times, Washington Post, and more. However, during the 2020 presidential election, Facebook and Twitter censored the New York Post’s reporting on the laptop. Tyler assures that the data was not manipulated and that only explicit content was censored to avoid distributing pornographic material.
Overall, Tyler believes that Hunter Biden’s legal troubles, including the federal tax indictment and the ongoing scrutiny of his laptop archive, support Ziegler’s defense as an investigative reporter. These developments showcase the public interest in holding the Biden family accountable and preserving freedom of speech and the press.
