DOJ special counsel says Hunter Biden’s indictment should not be dismissed
Attorneys representing Hunter Biden, the first son of President Joe Biden, have taken legal action to have the grand jury indictment against him dismissed entirely. This comes after President Biden issued a pardon for his son late Sunday night, sparing him from being sentenced in two separate court cases involving the illegal purchase of a gun and failure to pay $1.4 million in taxes. The president claimed that these convictions were politically motivated and a “miscarriage of justice.”
Special Counsel David Weiss of the U.S. Department of Justice has filed a request to deny the motion to dismiss Hunter’s indictment, arguing that the grand jury’s decision to charge him based on probable cause should not be wiped away simply because of the pardon. Weiss stated that no court has supported Hunter’s claims of improper motive or selective prosecution and requested that the dismissal of the indictment be denied.
In response, Hunter’s attorney, Abbe Lowell of the law firm Winston & Strawn LLP, argued that the majority of courts have supported the dismissal of indictments in similar cases. The defense team pointed out that the Special Counsel’s acknowledgment that most courts choose to dismiss indictments provides legal support for Hunter’s claim that dismissal is warranted.
Hunter Biden was found guilty in the gun case in June, where he was convicted of making false statements in the purchase of a gun and possession of a gun while being an unlawful user of a controlled substance. His history of drug abuse, detailed in his memoir “Beautiful Things,” sheds light on his struggles with addiction.
In the tax case, Hunter faced charges related to failing to pay over $1.4 million in taxes. He entered a surprise guilty plea before jury selection began in Los Angeles federal court. The legal saga surrounding Hunter Biden has garnered significant attention and controversy.
As the legal battle continues, the fate of Hunter Biden remains uncertain. The intricate web of legal proceedings, presidential pardons, and court filings adds complexity to an already contentious situation. The ongoing developments in this case highlight the intersection of politics, law, and personal struggles.
