Staff Reports
In the latest twist in the ongoing legal saga of Hunter Biden, an appellate court has denied his request to dismiss the gun charges brought against him. Biden had argued that the charges violated his Second Amendment rights, but the court ruled that his request was premature and should be addressed after the trial. This decision marks another setback for Biden as he faces an upcoming trial in Delaware.
Biden’s defense team had cited a recent Supreme Court decision in their argument, claiming that it protected him from prosecution. However, the court denied his initial request, stating that the charges against him were compatible with the Supreme Court ruling. The court suggested that Biden could make arguments about the Second Amendment after the trial, once the merits of his case had been established.
A federal appeals court on Tuesday denied Hunter Biden’s request to postpone his trial on gun charges that's scheduled to begin next month in Delaware.
— GI Wilson (@GIWilson) May 21, 2024
Despite Biden’s attempts to have the charges dismissed on various grounds, including alleged political pressure and difficulties securing expert witnesses, the court has consistently denied his requests. The trial is set to start next week, and Biden will have to defend himself against the three gun felony charges.
As the legal battle continues, Biden’s case has drawn attention to the challenges and complexities surrounding Second Amendment rights. The court’s decision to deny his request reflects the ongoing debate over how these rights are interpreted and applied in the legal system.
