Hunter Biden trial on criminal gun charges begins in Delaware
Al Jazeera
US President Joe Biden’s son Hunter has pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from the purchase and possession of a gun.
The criminal trial of Hunter Biden has begun in federal court in Delaware, the United States as US President Joe Biden’s son faces gun charges in a historic case.
Hunter Biden, 54, arrived at the courthouse on Monday for the first trial of the child of a sitting president, in which he will face three felony charges stemming from his purchase and possession of a revolver in 2018. He has pleaded not guilty.
The trial, which began with jury selection on Monday, comes as Joe Biden campaigns for re-election.
First Lady Jill Biden, Hunter Biden’s wife Melissa Cohen Biden and his half-sister Ashley Biden were in attendance at the trial in Wilmington, before US District Judge Maryellen Noreika.
“Jill and I love our son and we are so proud of the man he is today,” Joe Biden said in a statement, adding that a lot of families have loved ones who have overcome addiction.
