A Delaware judge has rejected Hunter Biden’s attempt to dismiss three federal gun charges, setting the stage for a trial this summer.
President Joe Biden’s son faced challenges to the indictment, including arguments questioning the special counsel’s authority and alleging selective prosecution.
Hunter Biden’s defense also cited an immunity provision linked to a failed plea deal.
The charges stem from accusations that Hunter Biden lied on a federal form about his drug use to obtain a firearm in 2018.
Despite owning the gun briefly without using it, he later admitted to drug addiction during that period in his memoir.
Special counsel David Weiss’s office strongly opposed the dismissal attempts, calling the arguments weak and unsubstantiated.
Judge Maryellen Noreika sided with prosecutors, paving the way for a trial scheduled to start in early June.
Hunter Biden’s defense contended that the plea deal’s immunity provision remained valid, but the judge ruled that it required probation approval, which was never obtained.
Additionally, claims of political pressure were dismissed by Noreika, who stated that the charging decision was made during the current administration, led by Hunter Biden’s father.
This ruling adds to legal challenges for Hunter Biden, following a recent setback in California where a judge upheld tax-related indictments.
The tax case is slated for trial shortly after the Delaware gun trial concludes.
