The president's son could face trial in a gun case as early as June, which may have implications for his father's reelection campaign. The ruling by U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika denies defense requests to dismiss the case and increases the likelihood of a trial. The case involves allegations of lying about drug use on a gun purchase form. Biden has pleaded not guilty and his lawyers argue that the case is politically motivated.
The president's son could face trial in the case as early as June, and also faces a separate criminal case in California involving tax allegations.U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika's ruling increases the prospect that Biden could face trial in the case as early as June, in the midst of his father’s reelection campaign .
The president's son has acknowledged struggling with an addiction to crack cocaine during that period in 2018, but his lawyers have said he didn’t break the law and another nonviolent, first-time offender would not have been charged.The yearslong investigation had looked ready to wrap up with a plea deal last year, but the agreement imploded after a judge raised questions about it. Biden was subsequently indicted.
Hunter Biden has been charged on nine tax-related charges, including three felony counts, according to court documents filed Thursday Prosecutors countered the evidence against him was “overwhelming,” including cocaine residue found in the pouch where he stored his gun, and noted that charges had been filed during the presidency of his father,
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