Hunter Biden Indicted in Gun Purchase Case

Former Lobbyist and Son of President Biden Faces Charges

Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, has been indicted by special counsel David Weiss in connection with a gun he purchased in October 2018. The indictment alleges that Biden lied on a federal firearms form about his prior illegal drug use when he purchased the handgun.

Trial Date Set

Biden is scheduled to appear in federal court on August 22nd to face the charges. If convicted, he could face up to five years in prison.

The Gun Purchase

According to the indictment, Biden purchased the gun from a licensed firearms dealer in Wilmington, Delaware. On the federal firearms form, Biden falsely stated that he was not an unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance. However, Biden had been discharged from the Navy Reserve in 2014 after testing positive for cocaine use.

Biden's Legal Defense

Biden's defense attorney, Chris Clark, has said that his client will plead not guilty to the charges. Clark has argued that Biden did not knowingly or intentionally lie on the firearms form and that he was not an unlawful user of drugs at the time of the purchase.

Conclusion

The indictment of Hunter Biden is a significant development in the ongoing legal saga surrounding the Biden family. It remains to be seen how the case will unfold and what the outcome will be. However, the charges against Biden are a serious matter and could have a significant impact on his future, both personally and professionally.