Hunter Biden’s legal team has launched a forceful public defense ahead of his upcoming sentencing hearings, alleging political motivation behind his prosecution for gun and tax charges.
The Washington Post reported that the defense team released a detailed 52-page document claiming Hunter Biden is being unfairly targeted due to his father’s political stature and the rising influence of political opponents.
On Saturday, Hunter Biden’s lawyers unveiled the report, titled “The political prosecutions of Hunter Biden.” The document alleges that federal prosecutors have pursued charges against Hunter Biden that would not typically be brought against other citizens.
It further contends that these cases are part of a broader strategy to harm President Joe Biden by targeting his son.
The legal battle comes to a head in December, with two separate sentencing hearings scheduled for Hunter Biden. On December 12, he faces sentencing in Delaware for charges related to lying on a gun-purchase form and possessing a firearm while using drugs in 2018.
Four days later, on December 16, Hunter Biden is set to appear in California for sentencing on nine federal tax charges to which he pleaded guilty earlier this year.
Both cases have been led by Special Counsel David Weiss, whose team includes attorneys from the Department of Justice. The defense team has criticized the timeline of these investigations, which began in 2017, describing them as part of a “seven-year saga” fueled by political motivations.
Abbe Lowell, one of Hunter Biden’s attorneys, argued that these proceedings demonstrate an “unrelenting desire” to use Hunter Biden’s legal issues to attack his father. Lowell stated, “This is a wild and terrifying story that serves as a stark warning” about how political power could be wielded to target perceived enemies.
The 52-page document also includes warnings about the potential influence of President-elect Donald Trump and congressional Republicans.
The report alleges that these parties intend to weaponize government power to pursue their political adversaries. Citing Trump’s public comments, it claims the former president has explicitly included Hunter Biden on his “enemies list.”
The legal team’s report describes this situation as a threat not only to Hunter Biden but also to the broader principles of justice. “The prospect that Trump will turn his vengeance on the Special Counsel prosecutors if they fail to take a harder line against Hunter exerts considerable pressure on them,” the report claims.
Hunter Biden spent the Thanksgiving holiday in Nantucket with his father, President Biden, and other family members. The annual family gathering took place as public speculation about the outcome of the legal proceedings continues to grow.
Amid these legal developments, President Joe Biden has maintained that he will not pardon or commute his son’s sentences. This position underscores the president’s attempts to distance himself from the ongoing legal controversy, even as critics suggest his administration has influenced the process.
Hunter Biden’s legal team contends that the charges against him represent an unprecedented escalation of legal actions driven by political motivations. They argue that ordinary citizens facing similar circumstances would not experience such aggressive prosecution.
The released report underscores this argument by documenting what it describes as a history of politically motivated investigations. “Here, in one place, is the complete and reprehensible history of the political persecution of Hunter Biden,” Lowell said.
The legal team’s document concludes with broader warnings about the potential consequences of politically motivated prosecutions. It claims that such actions could undermine public trust in the justice system and set a dangerous precedent for future administrations.
In light of these concerns, the defense team has expressed fears that Hunter Biden could face significant jail time. They argue that this outcome would not only impact Hunter Biden personally but also further inflame partisan divisions in the country.
As the sentencing dates approach, the release of this document signals a strategic effort by Hunter Biden’s legal team to shift public opinion and challenge the narrative surrounding his legal troubles. The case continues to draw national attention as it intersects with broader political dynamics.
