The trial against Hunter Biden is set to begin tomorrow in Delaware, focusing on a gun charge. The case dates back to October 2018 when Hunter purchased a .38 Colt Cobra, which was later discarded by his brother's widow behind a grocery store. The involvement of the Secret Service raised questions about potential efforts to cover up the incident.
Hunter's admission of drug use during that time, including smoking crack every 15 minutes, led to a federal charge for lying on a gun purchase form. In June 2023, he pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge related to the incident, but the judge rejected the initial plea deal as unfair.
The upcoming trial, scheduled after charges were filed in September 2023, is expected to involve jury selection starting on Monday. Financial constraints may limit Hunter's ability to mount a robust defense, with reports suggesting external support may be necessary due to his ongoing legal battles.
Aside from the gun charge, Hunter faces a federal tax evasion case for allegedly failing to pay $1.4 million in taxes over four years. Additionally, a divorce and alimony dispute with his ex-wife, Kathleen Buell, has escalated, with accusations of nearly $3 million in unpaid alimony.
With an estimated $10 million in legal bills and multiple legal woes, the possibility of a pardon from President Joe Biden looms over the situation. The outcome of the trial and its implications on Hunter's other legal troubles remain to be seen.
