Hunter Biden's Criminal Trial: Jury Selection Begins Amidst Gun Charge Allegations

Former Vice President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, is facing criminal charges related to a gun violation. The trial commenced with jury selection on Monday, potentially leading to decades behind bars if convicted.

Former Vice President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, appeared in court on Monday for jury selection in his criminal trial on charges related to a gun violation. If convicted, he could face decades in prison.

The prosecution alleges that in 2018, Hunter Biden knowingly possessed a firearm and ammunition as an unlawful drug user. This violation stems from an incident where his firearm was discovered in a trash can behind a grocery store in Wilmington, Delaware.

The defense maintains that Hunter Biden did not know he was a prohibited possessor at the time and that the gun was not his. They claim that the prosecution's case is based on circumstantial evidence and that there are alternative explanations for the presence of the gun.

The jury selection process began on Monday with 12 jurors and two alternates being selected. The trial is expected to last several weeks, and opening statements are scheduled to begin later this week.

The outcome of the trial could have significant implications for both Hunter Biden and his father, President Joe Biden. If convicted, Hunter Biden could face a lengthy prison sentence. Moreover, the trial has the potential to further fuel political divisions in the United States.

The prosecution presented evidence that Hunter Biden purchased the gun in question in 2017, shortly after he was discharged from the Navy Reserve. They also introduced testimony from a former girlfriend who stated that Hunter Biden had admitted to cocaine use and that she had purchased drugs for him.

The defense countered with evidence that Hunter Biden was not the only person who had access to the gun and that his ex-girlfriend had made false statements in the past. They also argued that the gun was stolen from Hunter Biden's truck and that he had no knowledge of its whereabouts at the time it was discovered.

The jury is expected to begin deliberating after closing arguments are presented. The outcome of the trial will depend on whether the prosecution can prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Hunter Biden knowingly possessed a firearm as an unlawful drug user.