In a dramatic turn of events, Hunter Biden, the son of U.S. President Joe Biden, has requested a new trial following his recent conviction on federal gun charges. On June 11, Biden was found guilty on three counts related to falsifying information about his illegal drug use when purchasing a handgun in 2018, marking a historic first for the child of a sitting president.
Biden’s legal team argued in a Monday court filing that the trial proceeded without proper authorization from a federal appeals court. The defense had previously contended that the law under which Biden was charged was both unconstitutionally vague and an infringement on his Second Amendment rights.
The conviction stemmed from an incident in October 2018, where Biden allegedly lied on a background check form to buy a revolver and subsequently possessed the firearm for two weeks. Despite the jury’s verdict, Biden has maintained his innocence and plans to appeal the decision.
As this legal saga unfolds, the Biden family continues to stand by Hunter, emphasizing his ongoing battle against addiction and the challenges he faces.
