Opening statements are set to commence in the federal gun case against Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, after a jury was selected for the trial. The trial is centered around three felonies related to a 2018 firearm purchase during a period when Hunter Biden was battling a crack addiction. Allegations include lying to a gun dealer, making false statements on the application, and possessing the gun illegally for 11 days.
The trial comes after a failed plea deal with prosecutors, prompting Hunter Biden to plead not guilty. Critics have accused the Justice Department of targeting him unfairly. The trial coincides with the 2024 election cycle, where legal matters have taken a prominent role.
