The trial of Hunter Biden on federal gun charges has taken an unexpected turn as prosecutors are now using his memoir, “Beautiful Things,” as evidence against him. The trial, taking place in Wilmington, Del., has captured national attention as the son of President Joe Biden faces the possibility of a maximum of 25 years in prison if convicted of all three felony charges.
Biden, 54, is accused of lying on a federal screening form, lying to a gun dealer, and possessing the gun while being an unlawful drug user or addict. The trial is historic as Biden is the first child of a sitting president to be tried for a crime.
In his defense, Biden’s lawyer, Abbe Lowell, argued that Biden did not “knowingly” lie on the form as he had recently completed a rehabilitation program and was not using drugs at the time he purchased the gun in October 2018. However, evidence presented in the trial from Biden’s electronic devices showed pictures of drugs in April 2018 and texts about using drugs in the days after buying the gun.
Emotional testimony from former romantic partners described their concerns about his addiction, with his sister-in-law, Hallie Biden, testifying that she found the gun in his truck and tossed it in a grocery store trash can. A forensic chemist found cocaine residue on the leather pouch that held the gun.
As the trial nears its conclusion, prosecutors are emphasizing the evidence against Biden, arguing that the case is built on facts and not speculation. The jury is now deliberating the case, and a verdict is expected soon. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
