Hunter Biden is currently in federal court for his final hearing before standing trial for allegedly lying about his drug use on a form to purchase a gun in 2018. The trial is set to begin on June 3rd with jury selection taking place today. This hearing serves as the last opportunity for both the prosecution and Hunter's legal team to finalize details before the trial commences.
Judge Mary Ellen Noryka, who previously criticized Hunter Biden's plea deal, is overseeing the proceedings and aims to expedite the process due to the straightforward nature of the case. Hunter Biden was charged by the special counsel last fall for providing false information on a federal firearms form in 2018, where he denied being addicted to drugs. The gun in question was in his possession for a brief period before being discarded.
During the hearing, Judge Noryka ruled that the prosecution can reference excerpts from Hunter Biden's book where he admits to drug addiction, while the defense is prohibited from mentioning his lack of charges by local Delaware police in 2018. Kevin Morris, a Hollywood entertainment lawyer and close associate of Hunter Biden, has reportedly supported him financially, but sources suggest that this assistance may be diminishing.
In addition to the gun case, Hunter Biden is also facing federal tax charges in California, with the trial recently rescheduled to September 5th. The possibility of plea deals remains open, even as the trial date approaches. The potential risks for Hunter Biden include facing multiple convictions while his father, President Biden, is seeking reelection.
As President Biden and the First Lady plan to visit Wilmington, Delaware for a weekend, the impending trial is likely to be a topic of discussion between father and son. The outcome of the trial and any plea negotiations could have significant implications for Hunter Biden's legal situation and his father's political standing.
