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2024-07-18 23:55:08
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Hunter Biden Seeks Dismissal of Criminal Cases Using Trump Special Counsel Ruling

Hunter Biden, son of President Biden, is attempting to have his criminal convictions on gun charges and tax evasion dismissed by arguing that the special counsel prosecuting him was unlawfully appointed, mirroring a ruling in the Trump classified documents case.

Hunter Biden's lawyers contend that the special counsel appointments violate the Appointments Clause and reference a recent Supreme Court opinion by Justice Clarence Thomas. Despite prosecutors' confidence in rejecting the request, Hunter Biden faces a trial in LA on tax charges related to his past addiction, with a potential sentence of up to 25 years, but likely a lighter punishment under guidelines.

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World - South China Morning Post
18. Juli 2024 um 22:20

Hunter Biden tries to toss criminal cases using Trump special counsel ruling | South China Morning Post

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Hunter Biden, son of President Biden, seeks to dismiss criminal convictions on gun charges and a tax evasion case, arguing the special counsel prosecuting him was unlawfully appointed, similar to the ruling by Florida-based US District Judge Aileen Cannon against the special counsel in the Trump classified documents case. The cases were brought by special counsel David Weiss, who is leading the tax case against Hunter Biden. This presents an awkward dynamic as Biden is relying on a ruling that..
The Guardian
18. Juli 2024 um 21:36

Hunter Biden asks for criminal cases to be thrown out, citing Trump case dismissal

Politics
Hunter Biden seeks dismissal of tax and gun cases in California and Delaware, citing dismissal of Trump's classified documents case. The cases were prosecuted by special counsels appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland, similar to the Trump case. Biden's lawyers argue the special counsel appointments violate the Appointments Clause, noting special counsels have broader powers than U.S. Attorneys who must be nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate. They cite a recent Supreme..
New York Times - U.S.
18. Juli 2024 um 23:34

Hunter Biden, Citing Trump’s Classified Documents Ruling, Seeks Dismissal of Cases

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Hunter Biden, represented by Abbe Lowell, seeks dismissal of 2018 gun case, citing Trump's classified docs ruling. Argues special counsel appointments in both cases were unconstitutional. Cites Justice Thomas's opinion. Prosecutors confident Hunter's request will be rejected; he faces trial in LA on tax charges stemming from crack addiction, up to 25 years but likely lighter sentence under guidelines.
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