Jury deliberations in the trial of Hunter Biden on federal gun charges have begun. This is the historic first criminal prosecution of the child of a sitting US President.

Hunter Biden Gun Trial: Jury deliberations begin on gun charges

The jury has begun deliberations in the historic trial of Hunter Biden on federal gun charges. On Monday (June 10), the 12-member jury heard the closing statements in a case that marks the first criminal prosecution of a child of a sitting US president.

<h2>When will the jury deliberations conclude?</h2>

"We ask you find the law applies equally to this defendant as it would to anyone else," government prosecutor Derek Hines told the jury as the criminal trial&nbsp;reached its final phase.

"When he chose to lie and buy a gun he violated the law. We ask you return the only verdict supported by the evidence - guilty," he added, as quoted by Reuters.

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As per an AFP&nbsp;report, after the closing arguments from both sides, the 12-member jury started its deliberations on Monday itself. However, they concluded after about an hour and are now scheduled to resume their pondering at 9:00 am on Tuesday (June 11).

If convicted, Hunter Biden could face up to 25 years in prison, although as a first-time offender, jail time is unlikely.

<h2>What charges does Joe Biden's son face?</h2>

Hunter Biden, 54, the son of President Joe Biden, is accused of lying about his illegal drug use when purchasing a handgun in 2018, a felony.&nbsp;

The young Biden is charged with falsely stating that he was not using drugs illegally when buying a .38 calibre revolver in 2018. He is also charged with illegal possession of the firearm, which he had for just 11 days in October of that year.&nbsp;

Furthermore, Hunter Biden also faces tax evasion charges in another case in California.

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<h2>How is this affecting Joe Biden's re-election campaign?</h2>

Even as Hunter Biden's legal troubles have reopened old wounds related to his past struggles with drug addiction, they also pose a significant challenge for his father, Joe Biden and the Democrats during an election year.

President Joe Biden's son has been a frequent target of hard-right Republicans&nbsp;who have launched extensive investigations into his business dealings in China and Ukraine, seeking to impeach President Biden based on his son's business activities. However, no charges have ever been brought from these probes.

Biden's rival Donald Trump and his allies have also investigated Hunter Biden at length in Congress on allegations of corruption and influence-peddling. Those efforts too have gone nowhere.

(With inputs from agencies)

The jury has begun deliberations in the historic trial of Hunter Biden on federal gun charges. On Monday (June 10), the 12-member jury heard the closing statements in a case that marks the first criminal prosecution of a child of a sitting US president.

The jury has begun deliberations in the historic trial of Hunter Biden on federal gun charges. On Monday (June 10), the 12-member jury heard the closing statements in a case that marks the first criminal prosecution of a child of a sitting US president. When will the jury deliberations conclude? "We ask you find the law applies equally to this defendant as it would to anyone else," government prosecutor Derek Hines told the jury as the criminal trial reached its final phase. "When he chose to lie and buy a gun he violated the law. We ask you return the only verdict supported by the evidence - guilty," he added, as quoted by Reuters. Also read | Hallie Biden, with whom Hunter Biden had a romantic tryst, says she threw a gun in trash As per an AFP report, after the closing arguments from both sides, the 12-member jury started its deliberations on Monday itself. However, they concluded after about an hour and are now scheduled to resume their pondering at 9:00 am on Tuesday (June 11). If convicted, Hunter Biden could face up to 25 years in prison, although as a first-time offender, jail time is unlikely. What charges does Joe Biden's son face? Hunter Biden, 54, the son of President Joe Biden, is accused of lying about his illegal drug use when purchasing a handgun in 2018, a felony. The young Biden is charged with falsely stating that he was not using drugs illegally when buying a .38 calibre revolver in 2018. He is also charged with illegal possession of the firearm, which he had for just 11 days in October of that year. Furthermore, Hunter Biden also faces tax evasion charges in another case in California. Also read | Hunter Biden trial: Evidence reveals president’s son texted, ‘Sleeping on a car smoking crack’ How is this affecting Joe Biden's re-election campaign? Even as Hunter Biden's legal troubles have reopened old wounds related to his past struggles with drug addiction, they also pose a significant challenge for his father, Joe Biden and the Democrats during an election year. President Joe Biden's son has been a frequent target of hard-right Republicans who have launched extensive investigations into his business dealings in China and Ukraine, seeking to impeach President Biden based on his son's business activities. However, no charges have ever been brought from these probes. Biden's rival Donald Trump and his allies have also investigated Hunter Biden at length in Congress on allegations of corruption and influence-peddling. Those efforts too have gone nowhere. (With inputs from agencies)

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Hunter Biden Gun Case: Jury deliberates in Hunter Biden's gun charges

'Embarrassed and Ashamed' Hallie Biden took the witness stand in the federal gun case against her brother-in-law Hunter Biden who faces criminal charges over lying on a federal form about his drug use so that he could unlawfully get a gun.

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Hunter Biden gun trial day 4: Hallie Biden reveals her own drug use at trial

Hallie Biden, Hunter Biden's sister-in-law, testified on Thursday (June 6) about how she threw his gun out of fear because of his serious drug addiction. The damning testimony can potentially bolster the prosecution case that&nbsp;US President Joe Biden's son violated firearms law.&nbsp;

Top takeaways from Day 4 of Hunter Biden Trial:

<h2>Hallie Biden threw away Hunter Biden's gun</h2>

Hallie Biden testified at the Wilmington, Delaware, federal court after jurors saw a surveillance footage of her dropping off the gun in a trash container at a supermarket. They were also made privy to text messages of her expressing fear for Hunter Biden's life.

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"Check yourself into a local rehab hunter, this has all got to stop," she said in one of the messages from October 2018.

She told the court that she often cleaned Hunter's truck to search for drugs, and during one such search, she found the gun. She said she feared Hunter Biden or her children would find the gun and hurt themselves.

"I panicked and wanted to get rid of it."&nbsp;

<h2>Hunter Biden got sister-in-law hooked on crack</h2>

During her testimony, Hallie Biden, the widow of Beau Biden, who died of cancer in 2015, also revealed that beginning in late 2015 or early 2016, she and Hunter were involved in a romantic relationship. During this relationship, she testified, Hunter introduced her to crack, and she was addicted for years until she got clean in August 2018.

<h2>Crack cocaine paraphernalia</h2>

Hunter Biden's ex-wife Kathleen Buhle also took the stand and shared how she found the implement for smoking the drug on the side porch of their home in 2015. She confessed that she was worried that their daughter might stumble upon it.&nbsp;

The couple divorced in 2017.

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<h2>Drug addiction</h2>

Another one of Hunter's ex-partners, Zoe Kestan, with whom Hunter Biden had a relationship in 2017 and 2018, testified that he was smoking crack "every 20 minutes or so".

<h2>Was Hunter Biden on drugs when he purchased the gun?</h2>

As per AFP, Joe Biden's son, who is charged with illegal possession of the firearm, in addition to lying about his drug status when purchasing it, only had the gun for 11 days in October 2018.

His lawyers contended that during those 11 days the gun "was never loaded, never carried, never used" and that Hunter Biden "was not using drugs when he bought that gun".

(With inputs from agencies)

Hallie Biden, Hunter Biden's sister-in-law, testified on Thursday (June 6) about how she threw his gun out of fear because of his serious drug addiction. The damning testimony can potentially bolster the prosecution case that US President Joe Biden's son violated firearms law.

Hallie Biden, Hunter Biden's sister-in-law, testified on Thursday (June 6) about how she threw his gun out of fear because of his serious drug addiction. The damning testimony can potentially bolster the prosecution case that US President Joe Biden's son violated firearms law. Top takeaways from Day 4 of Hunter Biden Trial: Hallie Biden threw away Hunter Biden's gun Hallie Biden testified at the Wilmington, Delaware, federal court after jurors saw a surveillance footage of her dropping off the gun in a trash container at a supermarket. They were also made privy to text messages of her expressing fear for Hunter Biden's life. Also read | Chair or no chair? Biden's awkward movements at D-Day ceremony go viral. Watch "Check yourself into a local rehab hunter, this has all got to stop," she said in one of the messages from October 2018. She told the court that she often cleaned Hunter's truck to search for drugs, and during one such search, she found the gun. She said she feared Hunter Biden or her children would find the gun and hurt themselves. "I panicked and wanted to get rid of it." Hunter Biden got sister-in-law hooked on crack During her testimony, Hallie Biden, the widow of Beau Biden, who died of cancer in 2015, also revealed that beginning in late 2015 or early 2016, she and Hunter were involved in a romantic relationship. During this relationship, she testified, Hunter introduced her to crack, and she was addicted for years until she got clean in August 2018. Crack cocaine paraphernalia Hunter Biden's ex-wife Kathleen Buhle also took the stand and shared how she found the implement for smoking the drug on the side porch of their home in 2015. She confessed that she was worried that their daughter might stumble upon it. The couple divorced in 2017. Also read | Four dead bodies and 11 tonnes of rubbish removed from Himalayan peaks in major clean-up operation Drug addiction Another one of Hunter's ex-partners, Zoe Kestan, with whom Hunter Biden had a relationship in 2017 and 2018, testified that he was smoking crack "every 20 minutes or so". Was Hunter Biden on drugs when he purchased the gun? As per AFP, Joe Biden's son, who is charged with illegal possession of the firearm, in addition to lying about his drug status when purchasing it, only had the gun for 11 days in October 2018. His lawyers contended that during those 11 days the gun "was never loaded, never carried, never used" and that Hunter Biden "was not using drugs when he bought that gun". (With inputs from agencies)

Hallie Biden, with whom Hunter Biden had a romantic tryst, says she threw a gun in trash

Hunter Biden used crack cocaine shortly after unlawfully purchasing a pistol in 2018, according to information presented during his criminal trial. Days after the handgun purchase, Biden, 54, texted his brother's widow, saying in one message that he was "sleeping on a car smoking crack," an FBI agent testifying during his trial claimed.

Hunter Biden used crack cocaine shortly after unlawfully purchasing a pistol in 2018, according to information presented during his criminal trial. Days after the handgun purchase, Biden, 54, texted his brother's widow, saying in one message that he was "sleeping on a car smoking crack," an FBI agent testifying during his trial claimed. The son of the US president is charged with purposefully lying on paperwork regarding his drug usage to purchase a handgun and ammo from a Wilmington, Delaware gun store. According to his defence, he was sincere when he stated on the paperwork that he wasn't using illegal substances at the time he purchased the firearm because he was in recovery. If convicted guilty of all three federal charges in the case, Biden could spend up to 25 years in jail. FBI agent Erika Jensen stated in her testimony on Tuesday that there was "evidence of addiction" on the laptop. She added that in the months before he purchased the pistol, Biden seemed to be making plans to obtain illegal substances. He used code for crack cocaine like "baby powder" in the text exchanges. He texted Hallie Biden, the late president's son Beau Biden's wife, the day after the gun purchase, saying he was "waiting for a dealer named Mookie." Hallie Biden texted him that day, saying, "I called you 500 times in the past 24 hours." In response, Hunter Biden said he was "sleeping on a car smoking crack on 4th street and Rodney" less than a minute later. Also read: I forgive the attacker: Slovak PM's first address since assassination attempt In a separate text, he said, "There's my truth." During her brief connection with Mr. Biden following her husband Beau's death in 2015, Hallie Biden also developed a crack cocaine addiction, which will be discussed with the jury in the trial. Biden's attorneys described the messages, implying that their client had lied to avoid meeting Hallie Biden. The laptop that was the focus of the testimony was leaked with inappropriate images of Hunter Biden and texts about his financial dealings, which turned it into a political mine during the 2020 election campaign. Although Joe Biden insisted at the time that the information was false Russian propaganda, the laptop has since been verified as authentic. (With inputs from agencies)

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Hunter Biden was a frequent user of crack cocaine when he drove his father's Cadillac and illegally bought a gun, Biden’s criminal trial heard.

Hunter Biden is accused of intentionally lying on a form to buy a revolver and ammunition from a Wilmington, Delaware, gun shop on 12 October, 2018.

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Notably, it is for the first time a sitting US president's son has gone on trial. Hunter Biden could face up to 25 years in prison if found guilty of all three federal counts in the case.

Biden is charged with lying to a federally licensed gun dealer,&nbsp;making a fake claim on the application by saying he was not a drug user, and illegally having the gun for 11 days.

On Tuesday (June 4), the court heard from the government's witness, FBI special agent Erika Jensen, who will return to the stand on Wednesday (June 5).&nbsp;

She testified about bank records and texts from Biden's devices that referred drugs.

During Biden’s trial, the jury will hear how Hallie Biden - the widow of the president's late son, Beau Biden - also became a drug addict during her brief relationship with Hunter Biden.

Eleven days after Biden purchased the gun,&nbsp;Hallie confiscated it from him and disposed of it in a grocery store bin, worried about his potential actions with the weapon.

"No-one is above the law," said prosecutor Derek Hines in Tuesday's opening statement to jurors. "It doesn't matter who you are or what your name is."

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“Mr Hines said Mr Biden had 'crossed the line'&nbsp;when he chose to buy the gun and allegedly lied about a federal background check,” he said.

However, defence lawyer Abbe Lowell in his opening statement said that the Cobra Colt .38 revolver was an impulse buy&nbsp;under pressure from a pushy gun store owner.

He further said his client had driven his father’s Cadillac to a mobile phone store on the day in question before crossing the street to the firearms shop.

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While taking about the application where he wrote he was not a user of illegal drugs, the defence lawyer said, "Hunter was not using drugs when he bought that gun.”

It is worth noting that Hunter Biden also faces a trial in California in September on charges of failing to pay $1.4mn in taxes.

(With inputs from agencies)

Hunter Biden was a frequent user of crack cocaine when he drove his father's Cadillac and illegally bought a gun, Biden’s criminal trial heard. Hunter Biden is accused of intentionally lying on a form to buy a revolver and ammunition from a Wilmington, Delaware, gun shop on 12 October, 2018.

Hunter Biden was a frequent user of crack cocaine when he drove his father's Cadillac and illegally bought a gun, Biden’s criminal trial heard. Hunter Biden is accused of intentionally lying on a form to buy a revolver and ammunition from a Wilmington, Delaware, gun shop on 12 October, 2018. Also read: Joe Biden and Donald Trump win elections in some of 2024’s last primary contests Notably, it is for the first time a sitting US president's son has gone on trial. Hunter Biden could face up to 25 years in prison if found guilty of all three federal counts in the case. Biden is charged with lying to a federally licensed gun dealer, making a fake claim on the application by saying he was not a drug user, and illegally having the gun for 11 days. On Tuesday (June 4), the court heard from the government's witness, FBI special agent Erika Jensen, who will return to the stand on Wednesday (June 5). She testified about bank records and texts from Biden's devices that referred drugs. During Biden’s trial, the jury will hear how Hallie Biden - the widow of the president's late son, Beau Biden - also became a drug addict during her brief relationship with Hunter Biden. Eleven days after Biden purchased the gun, Hallie confiscated it from him and disposed of it in a grocery store bin, worried about his potential actions with the weapon. "No-one is above the law," said prosecutor Derek Hines in Tuesday's opening statement to jurors. "It doesn't matter who you are or what your name is." Also read: Biden to limit asylum seekers with new order, halt requests at 2,500 crossings and resume when below 1,500 “Mr Hines said Mr Biden had 'crossed the line' when he chose to buy the gun and allegedly lied about a federal background check,” he said. However, defence lawyer Abbe Lowell in his opening statement said that the Cobra Colt .38 revolver was an impulse buy under pressure from a pushy gun store owner. He further said his client had driven his father’s Cadillac to a mobile phone store on the day in question before crossing the street to the firearms shop. Also read: Biden's staffers reveal president's declining cognitive fitness, says 'not the same person’ While taking about the application where he wrote he was not a user of illegal drugs, the defence lawyer said, "Hunter was not using drugs when he bought that gun.” It is worth noting that Hunter Biden also faces a trial in California in September on charges of failing to pay $1.4mn in taxes. (With inputs from agencies)

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Hunter Biden's gun trial: US President Joe Biden's son face three firearms-related charges

On Monday (June 3), jury selection was completed&nbsp;in the federal gun case against the US president Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden in Delaware. Hunter faces three counts for allegedly possessing a gun while using narcotics, a charge that he denies vehemently. Hunter appeared in the court on Monday, where he was accompanied by the first lady Jill Biden. Joe Biden released a statement ahead of the beginning of the trial.

"I am the President, but I am also a Dad. Jill and I love our son, and we are so proud of the man he is today," he said. "Hunter’s resilience in the face of adversity and the strength he has brought to his recovery are inspiring to us. A lot of families have loved ones who have overcome addiction and know what we mean," Biden said.

<h2>The trial to last for two weeks</h2>

The trial, to be overseen by District Judge Maryellen Noreika, will last for two weeks. The charges against Hunter have been brought by special counsel David Weiss, a Trump appointee.

As the jury selection process got underway, several potential candidates were dismissed by the judge for having strong personal opinions about gun ownership, the Justice Department or the Bidens.

During the trial, prosecutors say they plan to call at least 12 witnesses in connection with the case, including Hunter Biden’s ex-wife, Kathleen Buhle, and his late brother’s widow, Hallie Olivere Biden.

They are also expected to use his memoir “Beautiful Things” as evidence against him, as well as a summary of data from his phone and iPad.

<h2>The three counts against Hunter Biden</h2>

In October 2018, Hunter Biden purchased a Colt Cobra revolver. According to two of the counts against him, he filled out a form stating he was not using illegal narcotics at that time.&nbsp;According to the third count, he used drugs and was in possession of a handgun. According to the indictment, Hunter Biden falsely and fictitiously stated on a federally mandated form “that he was not an unlawful user of, and addicted to, any stimulant,narcotic drug, and any other controlled substance."

(With inputs from agencies)

On Monday (June 3), jury selection was completed in the federal gun case against the US president Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden in Delaware. Hunter faces three counts for allegedly possessing a gun while using narcotics, a charge that he denies vehemently.

On Monday (June 3), jury selection was completed in the federal gun case against the US president Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden in Delaware. Hunter faces three counts for allegedly possessing a gun while using narcotics, a charge that he denies vehemently. Hunter appeared in the court on Monday, where he was accompanied by the first lady Jill Biden. Joe Biden released a statement ahead of the beginning of the trial. "I am the President, but I am also a Dad. Jill and I love our son, and we are so proud of the man he is today," he said. "Hunter’s resilience in the face of adversity and the strength he has brought to his recovery are inspiring to us. A lot of families have loved ones who have overcome addiction and know what we mean," Biden said. The trial to last for two weeks The trial, to be overseen by District Judge Maryellen Noreika, will last for two weeks. The charges against Hunter have been brought by special counsel David Weiss, a Trump appointee. As the jury selection process got underway, several potential candidates were dismissed by the judge for having strong personal opinions about gun ownership, the Justice Department or the Bidens. During the trial, prosecutors say they plan to call at least 12 witnesses in connection with the case, including Hunter Biden’s ex-wife, Kathleen Buhle, and his late brother’s widow, Hallie Olivere Biden. They are also expected to use his memoir “Beautiful Things” as evidence against him, as well as a summary of data from his phone and iPad. The three counts against Hunter Biden In October 2018, Hunter Biden purchased a Colt Cobra revolver. According to two of the counts against him, he filled out a form stating he was not using illegal narcotics at that time. According to the third count, he used drugs and was in possession of a handgun. According to the indictment, Hunter Biden falsely and fictitiously stated on a federally mandated form “that he was not an unlawful user of, and addicted to, any stimulant,narcotic drug, and any other controlled substance." (With inputs from agencies)

Hunter Biden gun trial: Jury sworn in, opening statements expected on June 4

In a landmark case that might affect President Joe Biden's re-election campaign, Hunter Biden is scheduled to go on trial on Monday on felony gun charges. The current president's children are being tried for the first time in American history.

In a landmark case that might affect President Joe Biden's re-election campaign, Hunter Biden is scheduled to go on trial on Monday on felony gun charges. The current president's children are being tried for the first time in American history. Attorney David Weiss, who was designated as special counsel to oversee the Hunter Biden investigations last year, filed the charge on behalf of the Justice Department. Hunter Biden, 54, is accused of violating federal law by purchasing and possessing a firearm while abusing or addicted to drugs. Although he has been transparent about his battles with alcohol and crack cocaine addiction, he entered a not-guilty plea to the three counts. What are the charges against Hunter Biden? The first two allegations in the three-count indictment are related to the firearms purchase itself. When purchasing a firearm, a person is required to confirm on a form provided by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives that they are legally allowed to buy the weapon. Hunter Biden has been accused of lying on those forms. Count 3 deals with firearms possession. Possessing a firearm while consuming drugs is likewise illegal under federal law. According to the indictment and interaction made public in recent court files, Hunter Biden owned the pistol for eleven days in October 2018 before his girlfriend discarded it in the garbage because she was concerned about his mental state. Could Hunter Biden go to prison? The president's son could spend up to 25 years in jail if he is found guilty on all three counts. However, he has no past criminal record, and first-time offenders frequently receive terms substantially shorter than the maximum. Noreika would be completely responsible for his sentence. Also read: Mass shooting in US leaves 1 dead, 27 injured; investigation underway Given that these are federal accusations, Joe Biden has the authority to pardon his son at any moment. If his son is convicted, the president can commute his sentence, allowing him to avoid the punishment. The White House has publicly ruled out the idea of a pardon, but the political equations may shift after the November election. This is only one of two trials that Hunter Biden will undergo this year. The second lawsuit, which centered around Hunter Biden's financial troubles, is set to begin in September in Los Angeles. He has pled not guilty to tax evasion, submitting fake tax returns, and failing to submit his taxes on time. (With inputs from agencies)

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Hunter Biden's gun trial could last up to 2 weeks, starting June 3

Hunter Biden's bid to postpone his gun charges trial on June 3 was rejected on Tuesday (May 14). His legal team argued they needed more time to prepare, but the judge denied it.

Hunter Biden’s lawyer Abbe Lowell pushed to postpone the trial to September, stating that the defence team has struggled to find expert witnesses who would be willing to help Hunter Biden, mainly regarding issues related to drug addiction and drug forensics.

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“We have not been delaying, we have not been late,” Lowell said in his opening remarks to Judge Maryellen Noreika. “We have been trying our best.”

Lowell further told Noreika they had found three people who had tentatively agreed to appear as expert witnesses, but the retention agreements are yet to be finalised.

“People are hesitant to get involved in this case,” he added, citing the noise surrounding his high-profile client.

Hunter Biden is charged with three felonies related to a 2018 gun purchase. The charges allege he was in possession of a firearm while using illegal drugs and that he lied on a background check form.

Judge Maryellen Noreika, an appointee of Donald Trump, refused to delay the case, noting that the indictment came down eight months ago and that the lawyers knew the investigation was underway long before that.&nbsp;

After she announced that the trial would proceed as scheduled, Lowell made one last attempt to get her to postpone it until the first week of July.

“I am pleading with your honour to give me the time to do this,” he said.

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Noreika didn’t agree. Throughout the hearing, she expressed irritation with the defence team, at one point telling Lowell, “I do not need to be your scheduling secretary.”

Hunter Biden is facing criminal charges on two separate fronts. In Delaware, he is charged with felonies related to a 2018 gun purchase, while in California, he is facing charges related to his taxes. Both cases stem from a years-long investigation led by special counsel David Weiss.

Biden's legal team has challenged both indictments but has been unsuccessful in getting them dismissed by the presiding judges, Noreika in California and Judge Mark Scarsi in Delaware.&nbsp;

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Derek Hines, a prosecutor handling the gun case, suggested to the judge that Lowell and his firm should have ample resources to competently represent their client — and that the special counsel’s staff isn’t as formidable as Lowell implied.

(With inputs from agencies)

Hunter Biden's bid to postpone his gun charges trial on June 3 was rejected on Tuesday (May 14). His legal team argued they needed more time to prepare, but the judge denied it.

Hunter Biden's bid to postpone his gun charges trial on June 3 was rejected on Tuesday (May 14). His legal team argued they needed more time to prepare, but the judge denied it. Hunter Biden’s lawyer Abbe Lowell pushed to postpone the trial to September, stating that the defence team has struggled to find expert witnesses who would be willing to help Hunter Biden, mainly regarding issues related to drug addiction and drug forensics. Also read: Biden moves forward to send over $1 billion in new arms for Israel: Reports “We have not been delaying, we have not been late,” Lowell said in his opening remarks to Judge Maryellen Noreika. “We have been trying our best.” Lowell further told Noreika they had found three people who had tentatively agreed to appear as expert witnesses, but the retention agreements are yet to be finalised. “People are hesitant to get involved in this case,” he added, citing the noise surrounding his high-profile client. Hunter Biden is charged with three felonies related to a 2018 gun purchase. The charges allege he was in possession of a firearm while using illegal drugs and that he lied on a background check form. Judge Maryellen Noreika, an appointee of Donald Trump, refused to delay the case, noting that the indictment came down eight months ago and that the lawyers knew the investigation was underway long before that. After she announced that the trial would proceed as scheduled, Lowell made one last attempt to get her to postpone it until the first week of July. “I am pleading with your honour to give me the time to do this,” he said. Also read: Joe Biden's son Hunter to stand trial in tax offence case Noreika didn’t agree. Throughout the hearing, she expressed irritation with the defence team, at one point telling Lowell, “I do not need to be your scheduling secretary.” Hunter Biden is facing criminal charges on two separate fronts. In Delaware, he is charged with felonies related to a 2018 gun purchase, while in California, he is facing charges related to his taxes. Both cases stem from a years-long investigation led by special counsel David Weiss. Biden's legal team has challenged both indictments but has been unsuccessful in getting them dismissed by the presiding judges, Noreika in California and Judge Mark Scarsi in Delaware. Also read: Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to federal tax charges Derek Hines, a prosecutor handling the gun case, suggested to the judge that Lowell and his firm should have ample resources to competently represent their client — and that the special counsel’s staff isn’t as formidable as Lowell implied. (With inputs from agencies)

Judge rejects plea to delay Hunter Biden gun case

A judge in the US state of Delaware on Friday (Apr 12) declined to dismiss gun charges against President Joe Biden's son Hunter. According to a report by the news agency Reuters, US District Judge Maryellen Noreika in Wilmington ruled against Hunter's request to dismiss two counts of lying about the use of illegal narcotics when he purchased a Colt Cobra handgun in 2018 and a third count of illegally possessing that weapon.

A judge in the US state of Delaware on Friday (Apr 12) declined to dismiss gun charges against President Joe Biden's son Hunter. According to a report by the news agency Reuters, US District Judge Maryellen Noreika in Wilmington ruled against Hunter's request to dismiss two counts of lying about the use of illegal narcotics when he purchased a Colt Cobra handgun in 2018 and a third count of illegally possessing that weapon. The report said that the ruling cleared the way for a trial on the gun charges, tentatively scheduled to start in June in Wilmington. Hunter has pleaded not guilty. Hunter faces over 20 years of jail time if convicted The gun charges were brought by Special Counsel David Weiss in September last year. If convicted on the charges, Hunter faces more than 20 years in prison. Also read | State ballot certification clashes with DNC convention, will Biden be omitted from their Nov ballot? Judge Noreika, who was appointed to the bench by former President Donald Trump, has not yet ruled on a challenge to the constitutionality of the gun charges. 'Case is politically motivated' Hunter's lawyers argued that the case is politically motivated and asserted that an immunity provision from an original plea deal that fell apart still holds. The lawyers argued that the gun charges should be dismissed for a variety of reasons including that the law under which Hunter Biden was charged was likely unconstitutional after the US Supreme Court expanded gun rights in a 2022 ruling that set a tough new test to determine the legality of firearms restrictions. Also watch | Biden-led democrats shoulder poll campaign on abortion rights × The lawyers also pointed out that Special Counsel Weiss was not appropriately appointed, that Hunter was being selectively prosecuted, and that he had a binding agreement that shielded him from prosecution. (With inputs from agencies)

US judge declines to dismiss gun charges against President Joe Biden's son Hunter

There is no end to the US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden's troubles a US federal judge has declined to dismiss gun charges against the US president's son. Hunter Biden claims that he is being prosecuted for political purposes.

Hunter Biden's growing legal woes, US juge rejects Hunter Biden's attempts to toss gun charges

US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden, whose history of&nbsp;drug abuse has remained a political hot-topic among American conservatives, is set to face a tax offence trial amid the consequential presidential elections in which his father is seeking a second consecutive term.&nbsp;

The development comes after a federal judge on Monday (April 1) rejected Hunter Biden's bid to dismiss multiple counts of tax-related offences in an 82-page ruling.&nbsp;

On Monday, Trump-appointed judge Mark C. Scarsi rejected all of Biden's attempts to have the case dismissed.

<h2>Hunter Biden tax offence row: What is the case?</h2>

Hunter Biden was indicted on nine tax-related offences in December 2023. These offences include accusations that he failed to pay more than $7mn in taxes between 2016 and 2019 and filed false returns.

The prosecutors in the past have accused Hunter Biden of misclassifying a number of personal expenses as business-related. This also includes $30,000 for his daughter's tuition and $11,500 allegedly given to an escort.&nbsp;

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While Biden paid off his debts with penalties and interest in 2021, a deal to resolve these tax-related crimes and a firearms offence in Delaware did not go through.

Hunter Biden's legal team claims that intense political pressure from former US president Donald Trump and Republicans led to the collapse of the deal.

Judge Scarsi on Monday (April 1)&nbsp;noted that Hunter Biden "filed his motion without any evidence."

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"The motion [to dismiss the cases] is remarkable in that it fails to include a single declaration, exhibit, or request for judicial notice,” the judge wrote. “Instead, Defendant cites portions of various Internet news sources, social media posts, and legal blogs. These citations, however, are not evidence."

Prosecutors last week also said Biden's argument that the case is a political tool operated by the Republicans&nbsp;was a "conspiracy theory" that ignores the point that&nbsp;Trump is no longer president, and Biden’s father oversees the Justice Department that is now prosecuting him.

Biden is tentatively scheduled to stand trial on June 20.

US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden, whose history of drug abuse has remained a political hot-topic among American conservatives, is set to face a tax offence trial amid the consequential presidential elections in which his father is seeking a second consecutive term.

US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden, whose history of drug abuse has remained a political hot-topic among American conservatives, is set to face a tax offence trial amid the consequential presidential elections in which his father is seeking a second consecutive term. The development comes after a federal judge on Monday (April 1) rejected Hunter Biden's bid to dismiss multiple counts of tax-related offences in an 82-page ruling. On Monday, Trump-appointed judge Mark C. Scarsi rejected all of Biden's attempts to have the case dismissed. Hunter Biden tax offence row: What is the case? Hunter Biden was indicted on nine tax-related offences in December 2023. These offences include accusations that he failed to pay more than $7mn in taxes between 2016 and 2019 and filed false returns. The prosecutors in the past have accused Hunter Biden of misclassifying a number of personal expenses as business-related. This also includes $30,000 for his daughter's tuition and $11,500 allegedly given to an escort. Also read | US: House committees recommend holding Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress While Biden paid off his debts with penalties and interest in 2021, a deal to resolve these tax-related crimes and a firearms offence in Delaware did not go through. Hunter Biden's legal team claims that intense political pressure from former US president Donald Trump and Republicans led to the collapse of the deal. Judge Scarsi on Monday (April 1) noted that Hunter Biden "filed his motion without any evidence." Also watch | US: Hunter Biden special counsel denies political meddling in testimony to Congress × "The motion [to dismiss the cases] is remarkable in that it fails to include a single declaration, exhibit, or request for judicial notice,” the judge wrote. “Instead, Defendant cites portions of various Internet news sources, social media posts, and legal blogs. These citations, however, are not evidence." Prosecutors last week also said Biden's argument that the case is a political tool operated by the Republicans was a "conspiracy theory" that ignores the point that Trump is no longer president, and Biden’s father oversees the Justice Department that is now prosecuting him. Biden is tentatively scheduled to stand trial on June 20.

Joe Biden's son Hunter to stand trial in tax offence case ahead of US elections

Hunter Biden on Wednesday arrived to testify in private to the GOP-run House Oversight and Judiciary in their impeachment inquiry against his father, President Joe Biden. Hunter Biden said his father was never involved in his business.

Hunter Biden testifies behind closed doors in GOP impeachment inquiry

US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden on Wednesday condemned the GOP-led impeachment inquiry into his father, President Joe Biden, as a "political charade" and reiterated that he "never" involved his father in his own professional matters.

President Joe&nbsp;Biden's son&nbsp;Hunter&nbsp;testified Wednesday behind closed doors before Republican lawmakers carrying out an impeachment inquiry against his father, who stands accused of lying about his family's business dealings.&nbsp;

Republicans are racing to inflict damage on the Democratic president ahead of November's election, in which their nominee is likely to be the scandal-plagued Donald Trump.&nbsp;

They have accused&nbsp;Biden&nbsp;-- without offering any conclusive evidence -- of using his influence during his time as Barack Obama's vice president (2009-2017) to help&nbsp;Hunter&nbsp;in his business dealings in China and Ukraine.

The impeachment inquiry -- dismissed by Democrats as a political ploy to hurt&nbsp;Biden&nbsp;in the run-up to the election -- is very unlikely to produce actual criminal charges against the president.&nbsp;

When asked Wednesday about a series of financial transactions which Republicans say directly implicate his father in wrongdoing, the 54-year-old&nbsp;Hunter&nbsp;Biden&nbsp;categorically denied any malfeasance.

"I did not involve my father in my business,"&nbsp;Biden&nbsp;said in his appearance before the House judiciary and oversight committees, according to his prepared remarks.&nbsp;

"Not while I was a practicing lawyer, not in my investments or transactions domestic or international, not as a board member, and not as an artist. Never."

Republicans have long targeted the troubled younger&nbsp;Biden, a recovering crack cocaine addict, over his alleged shady business dealings -- and attempted to connect those allegations to the sitting president.

But the impeachment probe hit a snag earlier this month when a former FBI informant, Alexander Smirnov, was arrested and charged with lying and making up false corruption allegations against&nbsp;Hunter.

Smirnov alleged that each of the Bidens received a $5 million bribe from the Ukrainian energy firm Burisma -- on whose board&nbsp;Hunter&nbsp;was serving at the time -- to protect it from an investigation when&nbsp;Biden&nbsp;was vice president.

Federal prosecutors now say Smirnov's claim was fabricated.&nbsp;

The probe of the younger&nbsp;Biden&nbsp;so far has turned up nothing to substantiate the Republican allegations against his family.

It has however resulted in criminal charges against&nbsp;Hunter&nbsp;Biden&nbsp;for tax evasion and for lying about his drug use when he applied for a gun permit.

President Joe Biden's son Hunter testified Wednesday behind closed doors before Republican lawmakers carrying out an impeachment inquiry against his father, who stands accused of lying about his family's business dealings.

President Joe Biden's son Hunter testified Wednesday behind closed doors before Republican lawmakers carrying out an impeachment inquiry against his father, who stands accused of lying about his family's business dealings. Republicans are racing to inflict damage on the Democratic president ahead of November's election, in which their nominee is likely to be the scandal-plagued Donald Trump. They have accused Biden -- without offering any conclusive evidence -- of using his influence during his time as Barack Obama's vice president (2009-2017) to help Hunter in his business dealings in China and Ukraine. The impeachment inquiry -- dismissed by Democrats as a political ploy to hurt Biden in the run-up to the election -- is very unlikely to produce actual criminal charges against the president. When asked Wednesday about a series of financial transactions which Republicans say directly implicate his father in wrongdoing, the 54-year-old Hunter Biden categorically denied any malfeasance. "I did not involve my father in my business," Biden said in his appearance before the House judiciary and oversight committees, according to his prepared remarks. "Not while I was a practicing lawyer, not in my investments or transactions domestic or international, not as a board member, and not as an artist. Never." Republicans have long targeted the troubled younger Biden, a recovering crack cocaine addict, over his alleged shady business dealings -- and attempted to connect those allegations to the sitting president. But the impeachment probe hit a snag earlier this month when a former FBI informant, Alexander Smirnov, was arrested and charged with lying and making up false corruption allegations against Hunter. Smirnov alleged that each of the Bidens received a $5 million bribe from the Ukrainian energy firm Burisma -- on whose board Hunter was serving at the time -- to protect it from an investigation when Biden was vice president. Federal prosecutors now say Smirnov's claim was fabricated. The probe of the younger Biden so far has turned up nothing to substantiate the Republican allegations against his family. It has however resulted in criminal charges against Hunter Biden for tax evasion and for lying about his drug use when he applied for a gun permit.

Hunter Biden testifies in impeachment probe, says never involved father Joe Biden in his business

President Joe Biden is signing an executive order aimed at better protecting Americans’ personal data on everything from biometrics and health records to finances and geolocation from foreign adversaries like China and Russia.

Joe Biden impeachment inquiry: Hunter Biden testifies in GOP inquiry

The former FBI informant charged with fabricating claims about a bribery scheme involving Joe Biden, his son Hunter and a Ukrainian energy company has "extensive" contacts with Russian intelligence agencies, according to the Justice Department.

Ex-FBI source accused of Biden lies 'linked to Russian intelligence'

In a major setback for the impeachment inquiry of Joe Biden being carried out by the House Republicans, Justice Department special counsel has indicted a former FBI informant for allegedly lying about the overseas business dealings of the US president and his son Hunter Biden.

Special Counsel David Weiss has charged 43-year-old Alexander Smirnov of giving&nbsp;false statements and making a fictitious record in what is called the “FBI 1023 report”, which is based on the false information provided to the investigators by him.

On Wednesday (Feb 14), Smirnov was arrested at a Nevada airport, stated the Justice Department.

As per a grand jury indictment, which was unsealed in the Central District of California, Smirnov allegedly spoke with his FBI handler in 2017 regarding Burisma Holdings Limited, which is a Ukrainian holding company where Hunter Biden was appointed on the board.

Three years later in June 2020, Smirnov allegedly informed the FBI regarding the two meetings held in 2015 or 2016 in which he claimed that he was informed about the company paying Hunter Biden to serve on Burisma's board so as to "protect us, through his dad, from all kinds of problems."

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Smirnov later also informed the investigators that "they had specifically paid $5 million each to Public Official 1, when he was in office, and Businessperson 1 so that [Businessperson 1] will take care of all those issues through his dad," as per the charging documents.

The indictment fails to specifically identify President Biden as well as his son, however, the descriptions in court papers appear identical to their identities.

"The Defendant made these statements to the Handler in June 2020, when Public Official 1 was a candidate for President of the United States and the presumptive nominee of one of the two major political parties," alleged the indictment.

<h2 lang="en-US">Statements memorialised in FBI record form 'false'</h2>

According to the prosecutors, the two statements memorialised in an FBI record form, "were false, as the Defendant knew."

"No such statements were made to the Defendant because, in truth and fact, Defendant met with officials from Burisma for the first time in 2017, after Public Official 1 left office in January 2017, and after the then-Ukrainian Prosecutor General had been fired in February 2016," said the special counsel.

Till September 2023, Smirnov gave false statements to federal investigators and&nbsp;the indictment said that he, "repeated some of his false claims, changed his story&nbsp;as to other of his claims, and promoted a new false narrative after he said he met with Russian officials."

Watch:&nbsp;Russian President Putin says he prefers Joe Biden over Donald Trump in the White House

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He has been accused by the special counsel of "expressing a bias" against Biden in May 2020 text messages with his FBI handler, and saying that the then-presidential candidate was "going to jail." However, Smirnov has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Responding to the charges made on Thursday, Hunter Biden's attorney Abbe Lowell said, "For months we have warned that Republicans have built their conspiracies about Hunter and his family on lies told by people with political agendas, not facts. We were right and the air is out of their balloon."

(With inputs from agencies)

In a major setback for the impeachment inquiry of Joe Biden being carried out by the House Republicans, Justice Department special counsel has indicted a former FBI informant for allegedly lying about the overseas business dealings of the US president and his son Hunter Biden.

In a major setback for the impeachment inquiry of Joe Biden being carried out by the House Republicans, Justice Department special counsel has indicted a former FBI informant for allegedly lying about the overseas business dealings of the US president and his son Hunter Biden. Special Counsel David Weiss has charged 43-year-old Alexander Smirnov of giving false statements and making a fictitious record in what is called the “FBI 1023 report”, which is based on the false information provided to the investigators by him. On Wednesday (Feb 14), Smirnov was arrested at a Nevada airport, stated the Justice Department. As per a grand jury indictment, which was unsealed in the Central District of California, Smirnov allegedly spoke with his FBI handler in 2017 regarding Burisma Holdings Limited, which is a Ukrainian holding company where Hunter Biden was appointed on the board. Three years later in June 2020, Smirnov allegedly informed the FBI regarding the two meetings held in 2015 or 2016 in which he claimed that he was informed about the company paying Hunter Biden to serve on Burisma's board so as to "protect us, through his dad, from all kinds of problems." Also Read: Nearly 20 per cent of Americans believe in Taylor Swift-Joe Biden election conspiracy theory, poll finds Smirnov later also informed the investigators that "they had specifically paid $5 million each to Public Official 1, when he was in office, and Businessperson 1 so that [Businessperson 1] will take care of all those issues through his dad," as per the charging documents. The indictment fails to specifically identify President Biden as well as his son, however, the descriptions in court papers appear identical to their identities. "The Defendant made these statements to the Handler in June 2020, when Public Official 1 was a candidate for President of the United States and the presumptive nominee of one of the two major political parties," alleged the indictment. Statements memorialised in FBI record form 'false' According to the prosecutors, the two statements memorialised in an FBI record form, "were false, as the Defendant knew." "No such statements were made to the Defendant because, in truth and fact, Defendant met with officials from Burisma for the first time in 2017, after Public Official 1 left office in January 2017, and after the then-Ukrainian Prosecutor General had been fired in February 2016," said the special counsel. Till September 2023, Smirnov gave false statements to federal investigators and the indictment said that he, "repeated some of his false claims, changed his story as to other of his claims, and promoted a new false narrative after he said he met with Russian officials." Watch: Russian President Putin says he prefers Joe Biden over Donald Trump in the White House He has been accused by the special counsel of "expressing a bias" against Biden in May 2020 text messages with his FBI handler, and saying that the then-presidential candidate was "going to jail." However, Smirnov has pleaded not guilty to all charges. Responding to the charges made on Thursday, Hunter Biden's attorney Abbe Lowell said, "For months we have warned that Republicans have built their conspiracies about Hunter and his family on lies told by people with political agendas, not facts. We were right and the air is out of their balloon." (With inputs from agencies)

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