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Judge denies Hunter Biden's motion to dismiss federal gun case
Biden is accused of lying about his drug use on a federal form when he purchased a firearm in October 2018
Louis Casiano By Louis Casiano , David Spunt Fox News
Published April 12, 2024 7:42pm EDT | Updated April 12, 2024 8:17pm EDT
A federal judge on Friday denied Hunter Biden's request to dismiss a gun case against him that his lawyers argue is politically motivated.
U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika rejected all of Biden motions, which cited vindictive and selective prosecution, thereby moving the case forward to trial.
The son of President Biden is accused of lying about his drug use on a federal form when he bought a firearm in October 2018, a period when he has acknowledged struggling with addiction to crack cocaine.
He's pleaded not guilty.
Hunter Biden has acknowledged his struggles with substance abuse during that period, but his lawyers have said he didn't break the law and another nonviolent, first-time offender would not have been charged.
His lawyers have argued that prosecutors bowed to political pressure after an immunity provision from an original plea that fell apart was publicly pilloried by Republicans – including former President Trump – as a "sweetheart deal." Prosecutors have denied the case is motivated by politics.
Noreika has not yet ruled on a challenge to the constitutionality of the gun charges.
The trial is penciled in for jury selection for the week of June 3.
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