The jury in the high-profile federal gun trial against Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, is set to resume deliberations on June 11, 2024. The case has garnered national attention as it unfolds in Wilmington, Delaware, with potential implications for President Biden’s reelection campaign. Hunter Biden is charged with making false statements about his drug use on a federal form during a firearm purchase in 2018. The defense, led by attorney Abbe Lowell, has steadfastly maintained that Hunter Biden did not knowingly lie on the form and was not using drugs at the time of the purchase.During the trial, emotional testimonies from Hunter’s ex-wife Kathleen Buhle, ex-girlfriend Hallie Biden, and daughter Naomi Biden were heard, painting a picture of Hunter’s struggle with addiction. Despite the gravity of the charges, which could result in up to 25 years in prison and fines of up to $750,000, legal experts suggest a maximum sentence is unlikely.As the Biden family faces this legal ordeal, former President Donald Trump is also navigating his own legal troubles. Trump has completed a pre-sentencing probation interview ahead of his sentencing on July 11 for his hush-money case involving Stormy Daniels. Both cases are unfolding against the backdrop of the 2024 presidential election, with each bearing weight on the respective political fortunes of the Biden and Trump families.
Key points
- Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial jury to continue deliberations on June 11, 2024, after a week of testimonies and final arguments.
- The trial’s outcome could influence President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign and has drawn national interest.
- Former President Donald Trump to be sentenced on July 11 for hush-money payments, completed probation interview.
