Hunter Biden has pleaded not guilty to federal gun charges in U.S. District Court in Delaware.
As Hunter Biden exited a Delaware courthouse after pleading not guilty to three federal gun charges, he was met with hecklers who brought up his history of drug use, demanded "Lock him up!" and shouted, "Hunter, tell them the truth!" pic.twitter.com/YQMtFtPdUw
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He appeared in person for his arraignment and faces charges related to making a false statement in the purchase of a firearm, making a false statement related to information required by a federal firearms licensed dealer, and one count of possession of a firearm by a person who is an unlawful user of or addicted to a controlled substance.
BREAKING: Hunter Biden has pleaded not guilty to 3 three federal gun charges. NEWSMAX's @Logan_Ratick reports. pic.twitter.com/oEgRzYZkUg
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The combined maximum prison time for these charges could be up to 25 years, with each count carrying a maximum fine of $250,000 and three years of supervised release.
Magistrate Judge Christopher Burke presided over the hearing and outlined conditions for Hunter Biden’s release, including seeking employment, communication of international travel plans, prohibition from possessing a firearm, abstaining from alcohol and drugs, random drug testing, and participation in a substance abuse counseling program.
Asked about Hunter Biden pleading not guilty in federal court today on gun charges:
KJP: “[Joe Biden's] going to continue to support him as he rebuilds his life." pic.twitter.com/1k3Kz5C62Q
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Both the government and the defense agreed that these conditions were appropriate.
Hunter Biden’s defense attorney, Abbe Lowell, indicated that the defense plans to file a motion to dismiss due to the diversion agreement on the gun charges.
This diversion agreement was part of the original plea deal that collapsed in July but may still be in effect.
Lowell also mentioned that the defense would argue the constitutionality of the statutes involved and request an evidentiary hearing.
NEW: Hunter Biden has arrived at the federal courthouse in Delaware for his arraignment on felony gun charges pic.twitter.com/uP2UsYFG3c
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These charges are the first brought by Special Counsel David Weiss, who was appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland in August.
The indictment accuses Hunter Biden of knowingly making false statements on a firearm purchase form and knowingly possessing a firearm while being an unlawful user of controlled substances.
