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Hunter Biden's Motion to Dismiss Gun Charges Denied by Federal Judge

The court rejects claims of political motivation and selective prosecution, setting the stage for a June trial.

  • U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika ruled against dismissing Hunter Biden's gun charges, citing insufficient evidence of selective prosecution.
  • Hunter Biden faces charges for lying about drug use on a gun purchase form in 2018 and illegal possession of a firearm.
  • Defense arguments claiming political pressure and unconstitutional charges were dismissed by the court.
  • The trial for the gun charges is scheduled to begin on June 3, coinciding with President Joe Biden's re-election campaign.
  • Hunter Biden has also pleaded not guilty to separate federal tax crimes, with that trial set for June 20.
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