Hunter Biden’s federal criminal tax trial in California has been postponed to September, as per the decision of United States District Court for the Central District of California Judge Mark Scarsi. The trial was originally scheduled to commence on June 20th, but Judge Scarsi granted a delay request from Hunter Biden’s legal team. Jury selection will now begin on September 5th.
The postponement was granted despite objections from federal prosecutors, who argued that Biden had previously agreed to the June 20th date and should not be granted a continuance. However, the defense presented several reasons for the requested 77-day delay, which the court deemed sufficient.
In a separate case, Hunter Biden is facing federal gun charges in Delaware, with a trial scheduled to begin on June 3rd. These charges stem from allegations that he made false statements while purchasing a firearm and possessed a firearm while being an unlawful user of controlled substances. Biden has pleaded not guilty to these charges as well.
The Delaware trial is expected to feature testimony from Hunter Biden’s ex-partners, which has raised concerns about potential implications for the ‘Biden tribe.’ Biden’s defense team has argued that the testimony is not relevant to the charges against him, but the prosecution maintains that it is admissible.
This is a developing story and we will continue to provide updates as they become available.
