WILMINGTON, Delaware — Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty to illegal gun possession charges during an appearance in federal court on Tuesday, marking the beginning of a new legal battle for President Joe Biden's son after his plea deal with the Department of Justice collapsed this summer.
The younger Biden, who is 53, was arraigned in the J. Caleb Boggs federal courthouse and released on a probationary status under the condition that he not use alcohol or drugs and continue to"actively seek" employment.The judge noted Hunter Biden would be free to travel as he pleased while awaiting his trial as long as he communicated it to the probation office in California and that he would be subject to alcohol and drug testing.
— Kaelan Deese October 3, 2023 While in the courtroom, he was accompanied by two lawyers, including his lead defense attorney Abbe Lowell, who is also representing Sen. Bob Menendez in his recent indictment. Hunter Biden, who resides in California, had sought to appear virtually on Tuesday, but the judge denied the request, saying he"should not receive special treatment in this matter."
Leo Wise, a prosecutor for Weiss who was also in the courtroom Tuesday, said at the time of the plea hearing that the younger Biden could be charged over the Foreign Agents Registration Act. Defense attorneys disagreed, leading to the deal's unraveling and Weiss seeking a grand jury indictment for the gun charges.
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