Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, is planning to plead not guilty to federal gun charges, according to a court filing. His attorney has requested that his initial court appearance be held remotely, citing constitutional rights and the desire to avoid unnecessary transportation and security measures due to his Secret Service protection.
In the court filing, Hunter Biden’s attorney stated that he intends to plead not guilty to the three felony gun charges he is facing. The charges stem from his purchase of a firearm in 2018, including allegations of making false statements on a federal form and possession of a firearm as a prohibited person.
While prosecutors claim that Hunter Biden was a drug user at the time of the gun purchase, his attorney asserts that he is not seeking any special treatment and is willing to attend any necessary proceedings. However, they argue that his constitutional rights can be met through a video conference for his initial appearance.
A plea deal between Hunter Biden and the prosecutors had reportedly fallen apart earlier this summer, leading to the decision to plead not guilty. In July, he had already appeared in court, being fingerprinted and having his mugshot taken.
The request for a remote court appearance has faced opposition from the prosecutors. They argue that the circumstances do not warrant such an arrangement and that transporting Hunter Biden to court would not significantly strain government resources or security measures.
The case has drawn significant attention due to Hunter Biden’s relation to President Biden. As the trial progresses, many will be watching closely to see how the legal proceedings unfold and whether or not Hunter Biden will be found guilty of the federal gun charges.
Overall, Hunter Biden intends to assert his innocence and plead not guilty, requesting a remote court appearance for his initial hearing. As the legal battle continues, the outcome of the case will undoubtedly have an impact on the political landscape and public perception.
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