Attorneys for Hunter Biden have filed a motion with the court seeking the dismissal of the grand jury indictment against President Biden's son. This motion comes after President Biden pardoned Hunter, citing the convictions as politically motivated and a 'miscarriage of justice.' The special counsel assigned to the case, David Weiss, has opposed the dismissal, arguing that the grand jury's decision should stand.
In response to the special counsel's request to deny the motion to dismiss the indictment, Hunter's attorney, Abbe Lowell, argued that the majority of courts support a dismissal in similar cases. The defense team highlighted the contradiction in the special counsel's stance, acknowledging that most courts opt for dismissal in such situations.
Hunter Biden was found guilty in a gun case, where he was charged with making false statements during 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,' was a focal point during the trial.
In a separate tax case, Hunter faced charges related to felony and misdemeanor tax offenses, involving the failure to pay over $1.4 million in taxes. Prior to the trial, Hunter entered a surprise guilty plea as jury selection was about to commence in Los Angeles federal court.
The legal battle surrounding Hunter Biden's cases continues as the court deliberates on the motion to dismiss the indictment. The differing perspectives of the defense team and the special counsel add complexity to the proceedings, with legal arguments centering on the validity of the grand jury's decision and the impact of the presidential pardon on the case.
