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Abbe Lowell, a prominent defense attorney, is actively challenging actions taken by the Trump administration, including firings of federal officials, while maintaining a diverse clientele that spans political affiliations, and has a history of defending high-profile clients on both sides of the political spectrum.
Hunter Biden's attorney, Abbe Lowell, claims that his client was indicted because of his proximity to power as the son of President Joe Biden. Lowell argues that Republicans have been unable to find evidence against the president, so they are targeting Hunter to besmirch the Biden family. Hunter Biden is facing nine tax-related counts, including three felonies, for allegedly evading $1.4 million in taxes. Lowell believes the charges were increased due to pressure from Republicans. He argues that Hunter was late on his taxes and his misconduct was influenced by his addiction to crack cocaine. Some Democrats, including Senator Chris Murphy, believe Hunter's behavior warranted prosecution. House Republicans have opened an impeachment inquiry into President Biden's alleged improper benefit from his family's foreign business dealings.
CNN host Kaitlan Collins asked Hunter Biden's lawyer, Abbe Lowell, if there is any possibility that Hunter Biden's foreign business dealings will connect back to his father, President Joe Biden. Lowell responded by stating that numerous investigations into Hunter Biden's activities have been ongoing for five years, with no substantial evidence of any connection between Hunter's business and his father. Lowell emphasized that previous investigations have only resulted in minor charges, contradicting claims made by conservative lawmakers and media outlets. Some Republicans have called for a shift in focus away from Hunter Biden's actions.
Hunter Biden's advisers and the White House are at odds over his legal defense strategy, particularly his proposed creation of a legal defense fund that could complicate efforts to ward off investigations into his financial affairs. The fund would help pay for his high-priced lawyers, including Abbe Lowell, who has represented prominent Democrats and Republicans. The White House is concerned about the transparency and potential for foreign contributions to the fund. Hunter has already paid $750,000 in child support payments and is facing ongoing investigations into potential tax and gun offenses.