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www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

Hunter Biden loses bid to dismiss gun charges, clearing way for June trial

Federal appeals court rejected Hunter Biden's bid to dismiss gun charges, allowing trial to proceed, a first for a sitting president's child. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Judge Rejects Hunter Biden Claim of Selective Prosecution in Gun Case

The federal judge rejected Hunter Biden's claim of selective prosecution, stating it was nonsensical for the Biden Justice Department to target the president's son. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Hunter Biden's trial for illegal gun purchase and possession set for June 3

Hunter Biden to stand trial on federal gun charges in June
He is accused of lying about drug use when buying a gun [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
US politics

Feds found cocaine from 2018 on Hunter Biden's gun pouch last year: docs

Hunter Biden is facing three gun charges and federal prosecutors allege that he had cocaine residue on the gun pouch.
Prosecutors referenced Hunter Biden's memoir, where he made incriminating statements about his drug usage, as evidence against him. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago
US politics

Hunter Biden expected to plead not guilty in Los Angeles hearing on federal tax charges

Hunter Biden is expected to plead not guilty to federal tax evasion charges.
Hunter Biden's court appearance comes after defying a congressional subpoena and being charged with lying on a federal form for gun purchasers. [ more ]
emptywheel
4 months ago
Left-wing politics

Hearing Footsteps: The Paper Trail of Political Interference David Weiss Is Trying to Bury - emptywheel

Abbe Lowell's motion to dismiss the gun charges against Hunter Biden argues for selective and vindictive prosecution and violation of separation of powers.
The motion only briefly mentions the request for discovery, unlike other motions for selective prosecution that explicitly ask for discovery. [ more ]
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www.mediaite.com
5 months ago
US politics

Chris Christie Predicts Hunter Biden Will Have To Do Time In Jail' Even If He Pleads Guilty: No Sweetheart Deal'

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie predicts that Hunter Biden will serve time in prison despite potential plea deals.
Prosecutors have indicted Hunter Biden on nine tax-related federal charges and three federal gun charges. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
5 months ago
Los Angeles Rams

Rams cornerback Derion Kendrick has court case paused for judicial diversion

Rams cornerback Derion Kendrick has been granted judicial diversion for his misdemeanor gun charges.
Kendrick must perform community service, complete a gun safety class, and abide by court orders to have his case dismissed. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
US politics

14-year-old Florida boy arrested on gun charges over Halloween mass shooting in that killed 2, injured 16

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on gun charges in connection to a mass shooting in Tampa that killed two people and injured 16 others.
The young teen was arrested for being a minor in possession of a firearm while wearing a mask and carrying a concealed firearm.
Police are still searching for seven persons of interest in relation to the shooting. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
New York City

Man Charged in Deadly Shooting of N.Y.P.D. Officer in Queens

Fatal shooting of Police Officer Jonathan Diller in Queens. Lindy Jones charged, Guy Rivera fired fatal shot. Jones pleads not guilty and faces gun charges. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
New York City

Son of slain Newark imam arrested on gun charge

The son of the imam who was fatally shot outside his mosque has been arrested on gun charges, but it is unclear if it is related to the shooting.
Abdush K. Sharif, along with two other individuals, was charged with violating regulatory provisions relating to firearms after a revolver was found during a search warrant execution. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
3 months ago
US politics

Chicago rapper held on federal gun charge three years after charges in quadruple murder dropped

Chicago drill rapper charged with new federal gun charges after throwing a loaded, fully automatic pistol out a window during a police raid.
Maurice Harris, aka 'Drench,' was previously charged with a high-profile quadruple murder in 2017 that was dropped due to lack of evidence. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
US politics

U.S. to Seek Death Penalty for Man Who Killed 10 in Buffalo Supermarket

The Justice Department will seek the death penalty for the gunman in the Buffalo supermarket massacre.
President Biden's administration is seeking the death penalty for the first time in a new case. [ more ]
Axios
5 months ago
US politics

"Unconstitutional": Hunter Biden cites 2nd Amendment in request dismiss gun charges

Hunter Biden's attorney argues that the gun charges against him are unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.
Attorney Abbe Lowell claims that Hunter Biden should have immunity from this case and recently filed tax charges in California. [ more ]
The Sacramento Bee
5 months ago
US politics

Hunter Biden pushes for dismissal of gun case, saying law violates the Second Amendment

Hunter Biden is pushing back against gun charges filed against him, arguing that the case is unconstitutional and politically motivated.
His defense attorney claims that the charges violate immunity provisions agreed upon in a plea deal that was later abandoned. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
US politics

Hunter Biden indicted for evading $1.4m in tax: What we know and what next?

Hunter Biden has been indicted for multiple counts of tax evasion, the second charge he has faced this year.
He is accused of failing to file and pay taxes, evading tax assessment, and making a false or fraudulent tax return.
Biden allegedly engaged in a four-year scheme to avoid paying at least $1.4 million in federal taxes. [ more ]
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