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Juror Becomes Emotional During Hunter Biden Trial Opening Statements

Hunter Biden walks with wife Melissa Cohen as they visit shops with President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden in Nantucket, Mass., Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

During the opening statements of Hunter Biden's trial, many jurors were seen taking notes attentively. One particular juror caught the attention of observers as she appeared to become emotional during defense attorney Abbe Lowell's presentation.

The juror reached for tissues in her bag and dabbed her eyes and nose several times, although the exact reason for her reaction remains unclear.

Lowell, in his 35-minute statement, emphasized that the evidence did not support the claim that Hunter Biden was using drugs on the day he purchased the gun. He delved into the events surrounding the discovery of the gun by Hallie Biden and its subsequent disposal in a trash can outside a supermarket.

As Lowell concluded his argument, asserting that a not guilty verdict would be the only fair outcome and highlighting the necessity for the government to prove Hunter Biden's knowing violation of the law, the emotional juror folded her arms while holding her tissues.

Upon standing to leave for the morning break, the juror took a deep breath and exited the courtroom slowly, leaving observers intrigued by her visible emotional response.

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