Live Updates: Opening Statements Begin in Hunter Biden’s Gun Trial
Wilmington, Delaware –
Opening statements commenced today in the trial of Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, on a charge of lying on a gun purchase form.
9:00 AM EST:
Judge David Weiss entered the courtroom and called the proceedings to order.
9:07 AM EST:
Assistant U.S. Attorney Jamie McCall began the prosecution’s opening statement. She alleged that Biden falsely answered “no” to a question on the form asking if he was “an unlawful user of, or addicted to, marijuana.”
9:15 AM EST:
McCall presented evidence that Biden had admitted to using marijuana on multiple occasions in the past.
9:30 AM EST:
Defense attorney Christopher Clark took the podium for the defense. He argued that Biden did not lie on the form because he was not an “unlawful user” of marijuana.
9:45 AM EST:
Clark claimed that Biden’s marijuana use was “recreational” and that he had not been arrested or convicted for any drug-related offenses.
10:00 AM EST:
The prosecution called its first witness, a gun shop employee who sold the firearm to Biden in 2018. The witness testified that Biden signed the form and answered “no” to the marijuana question.
10:30 AM EST:
The defense cross-examined the employee, suggesting that he may not have properly explained the question to Biden.
11:00 AM EST:
The trial is expected to continue for several days. Both the prosecution and defense have additional witnesses to present.
11:30 AM EST:
The jury was excused for lunch. The trial will resume at 2:00 PM EST.
2:00 PM EST:
The prosecution called another witness, a Delaware State Police detective who investigated the case. The detective testified that Biden had acknowledged using marijuana in the past.
2:30 PM EST:
The defense objected to the detective’s testimony, arguing that it was hearsay. Judge Weiss overruled the objection.
3:00 PM EST:
The defense called its first witness, a friend of Biden’s who testified that he had never seen Biden use marijuana excessively.
3:30 PM EST:
The prosecution cross-examined the defense witness, suggesting that he was not truthful about his knowledge of Biden’s marijuana use.
4:00 PM EST:
The trial was adjourned for the day. It will resume tomorrow morning at 9:00 AM EST.
Live Updates: Opening Statements Begin in Hunter Biden’s Gun Trial
[1:00 PM EST]
The trial of Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, began on Tuesday with opening statements from the prosecution and defense. Biden is charged with a misdemeanor count of knowingly making a false statement in connection with the purchase of a firearm.
[1:04 PM EST]
The prosecution argued that Biden lied on a federal firearms form when he answered “no” to the question of whether he was an unlawful user of a controlled substance. The prosecution presented evidence that Biden had tested positive for cocaine use in the past.
[1:10 PM EST]
The defense countered that Biden did not knowingly lie on the form and that his positive drug test was a result of his addiction. The defense also argued that the prosecution’s case was politically motivated.
[1:20 PM EST]
The trial is expected to last for several days. The jury will hear from witnesses and review evidence before deliberating on a verdict.
[1:30 PM EST]
The outcome of the trial could have implications for Biden’s political future. If he is convicted, it could damage his father’s reputation and potentially lead to criminal charges.
[1:40 PM EST]
The trial is being closely watched by both supporters and critics of President Biden. Some have accused the prosecution of being politically motivated, while others have argued that Biden should be held accountable for his actions.
[1:50 PM EST]
The trial is ongoing. We will continue to provide updates as they become available.