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Hunter Biden Trial: Prosecution And Defense Make Closing Arguments

Hunter Biden, left, arrives at federal court with his wife, Melissa Cohen Biden, Wednesday, June 5, 2024, in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

During the prosecution's closing arguments in the trial involving Hunter Biden's gun case, some jurors were seen taking notes while glancing at the large contingent of Biden family members present in the courtroom. This group included the first lady, the president's siblings James and Valerie, as well as several cousins. Various family members expressed disapproval by shaking their heads as the prosecutor detailed Hunter Biden's 'four years of active addiction.'

On the other hand, during Hunter Biden's attorney Abbe Lowell's 90-minute closing statement, some jurors appeared to be struggling to stay awake. Lowell utilized a series of full-screen graphics to highlight what he believed were reasonable doubts that jurors should have regarding the government's case. He used an analogy of an accordion to illustrate his argument that prosecutors were stretching facts to compensate for the lack of direct evidence linking Hunter Biden to drug use at the time he purchased the gun in October 2018.

As the prosecution delivered its rebuttal, some jurors were observed pulling their sweaters and shawls closer to themselves to combat the chilly courtroom environment. The dynamics in the courtroom during the closing arguments reflected the intense focus and contrasting reactions of the jurors to the arguments presented by both the prosecution and the defense.

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