In a federal courtroom in Wilmington, Delaware, Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, has entered a not guilty plea to three federal charges related to his acquisition of a revolver in October 2018. The trial’s opening statements highlighted the prosecution’s portrayal of Biden as a habitual drug user who falsely completed a firearm purchase form. The defense, conversely, argued that Biden did not consider himself a drug user at the time due to recent rehab, challenging the basis of the charges. The trial, attended by members of the Biden family including the First Lady, is set to unfold over the next two weeks with further witnesses expected to testify.
- Hunter Biden has pleaded not guilty to three federal charges concerning his purchase of a revolver in 2018.
- The prosecution argues that Biden was a habitual crack cocaine user who lied on a firearm purchase form about his drug use.
- Defense claims that Biden did not consider himself a drug user at the time of the purchase, citing a recent rehab stay.
- The trial is being held in Wilmington, Delaware, with opening statements from both sides already presented.
- First Lady Jill Biden, among other family members, attended the trial, showing support for Hunter Biden.
- The trial is expected to last two weeks, with further witnesses, including an FBI special agent, scheduled to testify.
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