Hunter Biden Faces Trial for Gun Charges

Hunter Biden, the son of US President Joe Biden, is set to go on trial on Monday on gun charges related to a 2018 incident.

Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, is scheduled to go on trial Monday in federal court in Delaware on gun charges stemming from a 2018 incident. This is the first of two cases brought by Justice Department special counsel David C. Weiss, appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland to investigate Hunter Biden's business dealings.

The charges against Hunter Biden include possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and making a false statement on a firearm purchase form. According to the indictment, Hunter Biden purchased a .38-caliber pistol in October 2018 while he was prohibited from possessing firearms due to his prior drug use. He is also accused of falsely claiming on the purchase form that he was not an unlawful user of controlled substances.

Hunter Biden has pleaded not guilty to the charges. His attorneys have argued that he was not aware of his ineligibility to purchase a firearm and that he made a mistake on the purchase form.

The trial is expected to last several days and will likely focus on Hunter Biden's drug use and his knowledge of his ineligibility to possess a firearm. Prosecutors are expected to call witnesses who will testify about Hunter Biden's drug use and his interactions with the gun seller.

Hunter Biden's defense team is expected to argue that Hunter Biden was not aware of his ineligibility to purchase a firearm and that he was not intentionally trying to deceive the gun seller. They may also present evidence of Hunter Biden's rehabilitation efforts since his drug use.

The outcome of the trial could have significant implications for Hunter Biden and his family. If convicted, he could face up to 10 years in prison on each of the charges. The trial will also likely be closely watched by the public, as it is the first time that a member of the Biden family has faced criminal charges.

In addition to the gun charges, Hunter Biden is also facing a federal investigation into his business dealings in China. The investigation is being conducted by the US Attorney's Office for the District of Delaware, and it is unclear when or if charges will be filed in that case.

Hunter Biden has denied any wrongdoing in connection with his business dealings in China. He has said that he is confident that he will be cleared of any charges.