"Judge Denies Hunter Biden's Request for Video Court Hearing on Gun Charges"

A federal judge has denied Hunter Biden's request to have his first court appearance on felony firearm charges conducted remotely via video conference. The judge ordered Biden to appear in person for his arraignment on October 3rd, stating that he should not receive special treatment. Biden's lawyer argued that a virtual appearance would avoid burdening government resources and disrupting the courthouse, but prosecutors urged for an in-person hearing, noting that defendants' first court appearances have been held in-person since June 2022. Biden is facing three criminal counts related to his possession of a firearm while being an unlawful drug user.