Hunter Biden's defense attorney, Abbe Lowell, has raised important points regarding the federal form that Hunter Biden signed to purchase a gun in 2018. Lowell acknowledged that Hunter Biden did check the boxes and sign the form, but emphasized that the timing and completeness of the form were unclear based on witness testimony.
One key issue highlighted by Lowell was the question on the form regarding drug use and addiction, which was in the present tense. Lowell pointed out that the form asked about current drug use, not past use, making the context crucial in determining Hunter Biden's state of mind at the time.
Lowell also drew attention to the testimony of the gun seller, Gordon Cleveland, who reportedly spent a significant amount of time with Hunter Biden on the day of the gun purchase. Cleveland testified that he did not observe any signs of Hunter Biden being under the influence of alcohol or drugs during their interaction.
According to Lowell, Cleveland's testimony serves as 'real evidence' supporting Hunter Biden's innocence in the alleged offense of lying on the ATF form. Lowell emphasized that the seller's firsthand account contradicts any suggestion that Hunter Biden was untruthful on the form regarding drug use.
By highlighting the discrepancies in the timeline and the lack of evidence indicating drug use at the time of the gun purchase, Lowell aims to cast doubt on the prosecution's case against Hunter Biden. The defense's argument hinges on the interpretation of the form's language and the credibility of witness testimonies, particularly that of the gun seller.
