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politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Special counsel reveals cocaine residue on Hunter Biden's gun pouch, strengthening gun case

Special counsel David Weiss's office responded to Hunter Biden's motions to dismiss federal firearms charges, arguing that the charges were not politically motivated and were a result of Biden's own choices. Prosecutors cited evidence including Biden's own words in his memoir, recovered text messages, and the presence of cocaine residue on a firearm pouch. They also stated that the diversion agreement, which would have immunized Biden from prosecution on federal gun charges, was never approved and never went into effect. Biden's legal counsel maintains the agreement is still valid, and also argued on Second Amendment grounds. The ongoing investigation into Hunter Biden, led by Weiss, has spanned five years and also includes federal tax charges in California.

via CBS News|

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legalcriminal-justice2 years ago•3 min saved

Prosecutor Reveals Cocaine Residue in Hunter Biden's Gun Case

Federal prosecutors revealed that cocaine residue was found on a leather pouch where Hunter Biden stored his gun, as they urged a judge not to dismiss weapons charges against him. The clash arose as Biden battles criminal indictments on both coasts and faces Congressional investigations related to his foreign business dealings. The Justice Department special counsel argued that the evidence against Biden is overwhelming and not politically motivated, while Biden's lawyer contends that the charges were spurred by political pressure. Biden faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted on all three gun charges, and his lawyer has also challenged the constitutionality of the gun statute and the appointment of the special counsel.

via USA TODAY|

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legalcrime2 years ago•3 min saved

"Prosecutors Find Cocaine Residue on Hunter Biden's Gun Pouch, Special Counsel Rebuts Right-Wing Bias Claim"

Federal prosecutors are urging a judge to reject Hunter Biden's attempts to dismiss gun charges against him, revealing that cocaine residue was found on the pouch he used to hold his gun. They argue that the evidence against him is overwhelming and push back against claims of political targeting. Hunter Biden has pleaded not guilty to charges of lying about his drug use in 2018 and his lawyers allege he was selectively charged for political purposes. The criminal proceedings come after a failed plea deal and amid ongoing Republican efforts to link his business dealings to his father, President Joe Biden.

via POLITICO|

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legalcrime2 years ago•3 min saved

"Hunter Biden's Gun Pouch: Cocaine Residue and Federal Prosecutors' Opposition"

Federal prosecutors are rejecting Hunter Biden's attempts to dismiss gun charges, citing overwhelming evidence including cocaine residue found on a leather pouch used to hold his gun. The prosecutors argue that Hunter Biden's claims of being singled out for political reasons are unfounded, and point to incriminating statements about his drug use in a 2021 memoir. Hunter Biden has pleaded not guilty to federal gun charges, which accuse him of lying about using drugs on a gun purchase form in 2018. He has acknowledged struggling with a crack cocaine addiction during that period, but his attorneys maintain his innocence.

via Fox News|

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legalcrime2 years ago•3 min saved

"Hunter Biden's Gun Pouch: Cocaine Residue and Legal Battles"

Federal prosecutors allege that Hunter Biden's firearm, which was discarded by his sister-in-law-turned-lover in 2018, tested positive for cocaine residue last year. They argue that he lied on a background check to purchase the gun and point to incriminating statements in his memoir. Hunter Biden faces three federal gun-related felony charges and is also dealing with tax evasion charges in Los Angeles. His legal team claims political pressure, while prosecutors refute this and assert that the charges are not due to his last name.

via New York Post |

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legal-affairs2 years ago•3 min saved

Prosecutors: Cocaine Residue Found in Hunter Biden's Gun Pouch

Federal prosecutors are urging a judge to reject Hunter Biden's attempts to dismiss gun charges against him, revealing that cocaine residue was found on the pouch he used to hold his gun. They argue that the evidence against him is overwhelming and push back against claims of political targeting. Hunter Biden has pleaded not guilty to charges of lying about his drug use in 2018 and has acknowledged struggling with addiction. His lawyers have alleged selective charging for political purposes, but prosecutors deny this, stating that the charges are a result of his own choices and not political pressure.

via The Associated Press|

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