Judge rejects defense efforts to dismiss Hunter Biden's federal gun case
Source: Washington Post/AP
April 12, 2024 at 7:17 p.m. EDT
WASHINGTON A federal judge in Delaware refused Friday to throw out a federal gun case against Hunter Biden, rejecting the presidents sons claim that he is being prosecuted for political purposes as well as other arguments.
U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika denied defense efforts to scuttle the prosecution charging Hunter Biden with lying about his drug use in October 2018 on a form to buy a gun that he kept for about 11 days.
Hunter Bidens lawyers had argued the case was politically motivated and asserted that an immunity provision from an original plea deal that fell apart still holds. They had also challenged the appointment of special counsel David Weiss, the U.S. attorney in Delaware, to lead the prosecution.
Noreika has not yet ruled on a challenge to the constitutionality of the gun charges.
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TexasDem69
(1,813 posts)Felons shouldnt lie on gun applications
Jacson6
(352 posts)According to the catch all federal laws if you smoke a joint or get drunk on alcohol one night then you can't buy a gun.
Zeitghost
(3,866 posts)The law does not prohibit those who consume alcohol from owning firearms. Illegal use or addiction to controlled substances is what disqualifies you from purchasing a firearm.
He shouldnt have committed a felony when he tried to buy a gun. Either way, I see nothing wrong with this prosecution. We have laws, hes accused of breaking those laws.
LiberalLovinLug
(14,175 posts)TexasDem69
(1,813 posts)Thats no reason for any particular individual to avoid charges
Jacson6
(352 posts)Then his dad can give him a pardon. They are just prosecuting him because he is the son of the President.
YMMV. IMHO.
Zeitghost
(3,866 posts)If he wanted to.
TexasDem69
(1,813 posts)Which is a crime. So its cool if hes prosecuted, or we can just drop the form altogether for everyone.
Elessar Zappa
(14,022 posts)TexasDem69
(1,813 posts)The laws that are on the books should be enforced, or they should be eliminated. He basically admitted he broke the law. If it was Trump being prosecuted everyone would cheer, but because its a Democrat they complain. Thats bullshit tribalism.