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Hunter Biden's Federal Gun Trial on Three Felony Charges Begins with Jury Selection in Delaware

Jun 2, 2024, 11:32 PM

Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, is set to go on trial Monday in Delaware on three felony gun charges. The charges include making false statements on a federal form and possessing a firearm while using drugs. The case, overseen by a Trump-appointed judge and brought by Trump-appointed prosecutor David Weiss under the Biden Department of Justice, is notable for its political implications. Jury selection is set to begin as Hunter Biden also faces other legal challenges, including a tax case scheduled for September 5. This trial follows a collapsed plea deal and involves allegations that he illegally purchased a gun in October 2018 by falsely swearing he was not a drug user.