Federal Judge Denies Dismissal of Gun Case Against Hunter Biden, Citing Lack of Evidence

A federal judge in Delaware has made a significant decision regarding the federal gun case against Hunter Biden, the son of the President. The judge rejected Hunter Biden's claims of being politically prosecuted and denied defense efforts to scuttle the prosecution.

U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika refused to throw out the case charging Hunter Biden with lying about his drug use in October 2018 to buy a gun, which he retained for about 11 days. Despite arguments that the case was politically motivated and assertions about an immunity provision from an original plea deal, the judge upheld the prosecution.

The case is tentatively set to begin in early June, and the judge, who was appointed to the bench by former President Donald Trump, has yet to rule on a challenge to the constitutionality of the gun charges.

Additional Legal Troubles

Aside from the gun case, Hunter Biden is also facing separate tax counts in Los Angeles. He is accused of failing to pay at least $1.4 million in taxes over three years while leading an "extravagant lifestyle" during the time he used drugs.

Despite the charges, Hunter Biden has pleaded not guilty in both cases. His legal team has not immediately responded to the recent decision by the federal judge.

Hunter Biden's defense attorney had argued that he was "selectively charged" for improper political purposes, claiming that the indictment came amid criticism of the plea deal from former President Trump and other Republicans. The defense team also suggested that the appointment of special counsel David Weiss was influenced by political pressure.

However, Judge Noreika stated that there was "nothing concrete" to support the conclusion that anyone influenced the special counsel's team, dismissing the argument as mere speculation.