The trial outside the federal courthouse in Wilmington, Delaware has been marked by a series of compelling testimonies and developments. Zoe Kester, Hunter Biden's ex-girlfriend, took the stand to testify that she met Hunter in December 2017 while working at a gentleman's club. She described him as charming and charismatic, even when he was smoking crack every 20 minutes during a five-day period. Kester mentioned that Hunter would give his ATM card and pin code to drug dealers.
Following Kester, Kathleen Buell, Hunter's ex-wife, testified that she found a crack pipe in July 2015 and suspected Hunter's drug use earlier. Buell stated that Hunter's demeanor changed when he was using drugs, unlike Kester's testimony. She also mentioned that Hunter had been expelled from the Navy for testing positive for cocaine.
FBI Special Agent Erica Jensen was questioned about Hunter's laptop, with the defense highlighting that Hunter did not have possession of it for several months in 2019. Jensen confirmed no evidence of tampering on the laptop. First Lady Jill Biden has been present throughout the trial, showing a keen interest in the proceedings.
Prosecutors plan to call Hallie Biden, Hunter's sister-in-law, who was involved in the disposal of the gun in question. After Hunter's brother Beau's death, Hallie discovered the gun, drove it to a nearby shopping center, and discarded it in a trash can, leading to the current legal proceedings.
The prosecution aims to establish Hunter's history of drug abuse to support their case regarding his gun purchase in 2018. The testimonies from Kester, Buell, and the insights from FBI Agent Jensen shed light on different aspects of Hunter's past behavior and actions. With further witnesses lined up, including Hallie Biden, the trial is expected to continue unraveling more details in the coming days.
