In federal gun trial for Hunter Biden, He has been charged with three felonies over allegations that he lied on a federal form, and if convicted, faces up to 25 years in prison.
Who is Hunter Biden?
Robert Hunter Biden (born February 4, 1970) is an American lawyer and lobbyist, the second son of current United States President Joe Biden.
Federal Gun Trial for Hunter Biden
A jury has been sworn in to hear the criminal case against Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden. This marks the first-ever federal prosecution of the child of a sitting U.S. president, and it has the potential to significantly impact the 2024 presidential election.
Hunter Biden, 54, is facing three felony charges related to allegations that he lied on a federal form when purchasing a .38-caliber Colt Cobra revolver in 2018. The case was brought by Special Counsel David Weiss, who was appointed by former President Donald Trump.
The trial is expected to focus on Hunter Biden’s past struggles with drug addiction, which he has publicly acknowledged and detailed in his 2021 memoir “Beautiful Things.” Prosecutors will seek to prove that he knowingly lied on the federal form by checking “no” when asked if he was an unlawful user of controlled substances.
Prosecutors may use evidence from Hunter Biden’s phone and iCloud accounts, including photos of him using drugs and messages with drug dealers, to bolster their case. They may also call Hunter’s ex-wife Kathleen Buhle as a witness, as she has previously accused him of squandering money on drugs, alcohol, and prostitutes.
If convicted on all charges, Hunter Biden could face up to 25 years in prison, though such lengthy sentences are rare for similar offenses. This high-profile trial provides an opportunity for Republicans to shift attention away from the legal troubles of former President Donald Trump, who is scheduled to be arraigned on July 11 and faces several other criminal cases.
For years, GOP members of Congress have sought evidence of corruption in Hunter Biden’s foreign business dealings, including his work for the Ukrainian energy company Burisma. This trial may reignite those allegations and further polarize the political landscape ahead of the 2024 presidential race.
