Will Hunter Biden take the stand or are we now just hours away from closing arguments? Hunter Biden's trial in Delaware is back underway, with the president's son facing multiple charges related to a 2018 drug purchase. He has pleaded not guilty to these charges.
After a week that ended with dramatic and emotional testimony, the proceedings are set to resume in Wilmington, Delaware. The defense is expected to make a crucial decision on whether Hunter Biden will testify in his own defense or move on to closing arguments.
The defense has indicated that if Hunter Biden were to testify, he would emphasize that he has been clean, sober, and law-abiding since 2019. This could potentially counter the negative portrayal of his drug abuse during the trial. However, testifying also poses risks, as prosecutors could challenge his credibility by bringing up past issues such as his discharge from the Navy due to a positive drug test.
If Hunter Biden chooses not to testify, closing arguments will follow. Both sides will present their final arguments to the jury, after which the judge will provide instructions on the laws and elements of the alleged crimes. The defense is pushing for the jury to be instructed that Hunter Biden did not believe he was a drug user or addict at the time of the alleged offenses, which they argue is crucial for a not guilty verdict.
The jury could potentially receive the case for deliberation today, pending the defense's decision on Hunter Biden's testimony. The trial is set to resume shortly, with the impending decision likely to shape the next steps in this high-profile case.
