Wilmington, Delaware: Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, is set to face a criminal trial on federal gun charges. The trial is scheduled to kick off with jury selection on Monday morning. The charges against Hunter Biden were brought by special counsel David Weiss.
Hunter Biden has pleaded not guilty to the charges, which include making a false statement during the purchase of a firearm, providing false information required by a licensed firearm dealer, and possession of a firearm while being an unlawful user of a controlled substance. If convicted on all counts, the potential maximum prison sentence could amount to 25 years, along with hefty fines and supervised release.
This trial comes nearly a year after a plea deal negotiated between prosecutors and Hunter Biden fell through following scrutiny from presiding Judge Maryellen Noreika. The proposed deal was criticized by congressional Republicans as being too lenient and offering broad immunity to the president’s son for potential criminal charges.
According to the indictment, Hunter Biden purchased a Colt Cobra revolver in October 2018 and allegedly made false statements regarding his drug use on the required paperwork for the purchase. The trial is expected to shed light on the specifics of the allegations and the events leading up to the charges brought against Hunter Biden.
The stakes are high for the trial as it unfolds in Delaware, with the son of the sitting president at the center of the legal proceedings. The outcome of the trial could have lasting implications not only for Hunter Biden but also for the Biden administration as it navigates its way through various challenges and controversies. As the proceedings get underway, all eyes are on the courtroom to see how the case develops and what impact it may have on the political landscape.