Wednesday, September 20, 2023 12:48
Hunter Biden will plead not guilty to federal gun charges after a plea deal collapsed in the long-running federal investigation, his attorneys said in court documents Tuesday.
Biden was accused of lying about his drug use when purchasing a gun in October 2018, when he admitted to battling a cocaine addiction. He is accused of withholding the firearm for 11 days.
The special prosecutor overseeing the case filed three charges just weeks after the proposed plea deal, putting the case on track for a possible high-stakes trial as the 2024 election approaches.
He asked to participate in the plea remotely via video conference, saying it would avoid the cost of Secret Service protection as he traveled from his home in California to Delaware, as well as logistical challenges in Wilmington. Prosecutors are expected to oppose the request.
Hunter Biden is also under investigation for his business dealings, and the special counsel has said tax charges may be filed at some point in Washington or California, where he lives.
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