US President Joe Biden’s son Hunter pleads not guilty to gun charges
The historic criminal trial of Hunter Biden has commenced in federal court in Delaware, where he faces three felony charges related to the purchase and possession of a gun in 2018. Despite the allegations, Hunter Biden, 54, has pleaded not guilty.
The trial, which coincides with Joe Biden’s re-election campaign, marks the first trial of a sitting president’s child. Family members, including First Lady Jill Biden, Hunter’s wife Melissa Cohen Biden, and his half-sister Ashley Biden, have attended the proceedings in Wilmington.
If convicted, Hunter Biden could face up to 25 years in prison, with prosecutors focusing on his past struggles with addiction and substance abuse. The case may involve evidence from Hunter’s phone, including photos and messages related to drug use.
As the trial unfolds, both sides will present their cases, with Hunter’s defense team aiming to show his rehabilitation efforts before the gun purchase. However, the judge has restricted certain strategies that could impact Biden’s defense.