WILMINGTON, Del. — Federal prosecutors concluded their gun case against Hunter Biden on Friday with two final witnesses in an effort to demonstrate that the president’s son lied on a mandatory gun-purchase form regarding his drug use.
Prosecutors presented evidence from an FBI forensic chemist, Jason Brewer, who found traces of cocaine on the leather pouch containing Hunter Biden’s gun. The amount detected was minimal. A Drug Enforcement Administration agent also testified about text messages from Hunter Biden to alleged drug dealers.
This week focused on shedding light on Hunter Biden’s drug problem through personal testimonies. Defense attorney Abbe Lowell indicated that he would seek an acquittal and mentioned calling the president’s brother, James, as a witness.
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Hunter Biden, left, arrives to federal court with his wife, Melissa Cohen Biden, Friday, June 7, 2024, in Wilmington, Del.
Testimonies on Thursday included Hunter Biden’s ex-wife and former girlfriend who spoke about his drug use and efforts to help him. Images and video footage were shown to illustrate his addiction, with prosecutors arguing that his state of addiction at the time of purchasing the gun led to false statements on the form.
Lowell has maintained that Hunter Biden did not perceive himself as an addict when buying the gun and did not intend to deceive.
President Joe Biden balanced his roles as president and father, stating in an interview with ABC that he would respect the jury’s decision and ruled out extending a pardon to his son. He emphasized his parental love for Hunter. Jumping between France for D-Day events, President Biden assured his presence at the trial while First Lady Jill Biden returned to support Hunter.
