Hunter Biden Lawyer Says Defendant Will Not Testify in Gun Trial

Defense attorney Abbe Lowell announced in court on June 10 that Hunter Biden is unlikely to testify in his federal gun trial, as the case nears its final stage before jury deliberation. Mr. Biden is facing three felony charges related to a 2018 firearm purchase, with authorities alleging that he lied on his application by claiming he was not a drug user at the time of purchase and then unlawfully possessing the gun for 11 days. Mr. Biden has pleaded not guilty to the charges, with his defense arguing that if he was addicted to crack cocaine at the time of purchase, he was in denial and could not have lied on the form. The prosecution rested its case after a week of testimony, including from Mr. Biden’s ex-partners and expert witnesses. The defense called witnesses, including the gun store owner and employee who sold the gun to Mr. Biden, as well as his daughter Naomi Biden, who testified about his mental state at the time of purchase. The trial resumed on June 10 with discussions on final jury instructions, including immunity granted to witnesses Hallie Biden and Zoe Kestan. Mr. Biden’s family members, including First Lady Jill Biden, were present in court. If convicted, Mr. Biden could face up to 25 years in prison, although first-time offenders typically receive less than the maximum sentence. The judge’s decision on potential jail time in the event of a guilty verdict remains unclear.

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