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Defense Attorney Raises Concerns Over Evidence Handling In Biden Case

Hunter Biden, left, arrives with his wife, Melissa Cohen Biden at federal court, Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

During the trial of Hunter Biden, defense attorney Abbe Lowell raised several key points in defense of his client. One of the main arguments presented was regarding the testimony of Hallie Biden, a crucial witness for the prosecution. Lowell highlighted that Hallie Biden had difficulty recalling specific details surrounding the discovery of a gun in Hunter Biden's car, emphasizing the emotional toll the trial has taken on her.

Lowell mentioned that Hallie Biden testified to observing residue in the car, which she assumed to be from drugs, but could not remember the exact paraphernalia she claimed to have seen. This lack of clarity in her testimony raised questions about the accuracy of her recollection.

Another point of contention raised by Lowell was the prosecution's attempt to create suspicion and conjecture around a pouch found with Hunter Biden's gun in his car. An FBI chemist testified that the pouch tested positive for small amounts of cocaine, but Lowell argued that the origin of the residue was unknown, suggesting it could have come from Hallie Biden.

Emotional toll on Hallie Biden highlighted by defense attorney.
Hallie Biden's unclear recollection of gun discovery details.
Questions raised about residue in Hunter Biden's car.

Furthermore, Lowell criticized the special counsel for only testing the pouch for drugs in 2023, five years after it was initially seized. This delay in testing raised concerns about the integrity of the evidence and the potential for contamination over time.

Overall, Abbe Lowell's defense strategy focused on highlighting inconsistencies in witness testimony and raising doubts about the prosecution's evidence. The trial continues to unfold as both sides present their arguments in the case against Hunter Biden.

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