Prosecutors have concluded their case against Hunter Biden in a Delaware trial concerning felony gun charges, allowing the defense to begin presenting their evidence and arguments.

The prosecution rested its case against Hunter Biden on Friday morning with what some are describing as powerful evidence, bringing an end to four days of presentation concerning the felony charges against the first son, as the Washington Examiner reports.

Prosecutors Rest Case

Hunter Biden is facing trial on felony gun charges in Delaware. The prosecution, led by special counsel David Weiss, wrapped up its case after calling 10 witnesses over four days.

The evidence presented included text messages, emails, receipts, and excerpts from Biden’s own memoir, all aimed at proving he lied about his drug use when purchasing a firearm in 2018.

The charges against Biden stem from allegations that he lied on a federal form about his drug use to purchase a gun in October 2018. He also faces charges for illegally possessing the gun for 11 days. The prosecution argued that Biden’s history of drug use was a crucial factor in the case.

Judge Maryellen Noreika ruled that prosecutors did not need to prove Biden's drug use on the exact day he filled out the form. This allowed the government to present evidence of his drug use around the time of the purchase.

Testimonies Highlight Biden's Drug Use

The testimonies included accounts from two ex-girlfriends who witnessed Biden using crack cocaine repeatedly in 2018. Additionally, evidence included a text message from Biden about waiting for a dealer named Mookie and smoking crack in his car.

Hallie Biden, the widow of Hunter Biden's brother Beau, testified about finding the gun in Hunter Biden's truck.

She described discovering "crack cocaine residue and drug paraphernalia" alongside the firearm. Her testimony painted a vivid picture of Biden's struggle with addiction during that period.

The defense, however, questioned the reliability of Hallie Biden’s memory and emphasized the complexity of her relationship with Hunter Biden. Attorney Abbe Lowell pointed out inconsistencies in her recollection and suggested that emotional turmoil may have affected her testimony.

Defense Challenges Prosecution's Evidence

Lowell also focused on the language of the federal form that asked if the respondent was "an unlawful user of, or addicted to, controlled substances."

He argued that the present tense of the question meant Biden could have truthfully answered "no" if he was in denial about his addiction at that moment.

The defense is expected to call only a couple of witnesses and may rest its case by the end of Monday. This suggests a brief and focused approach to countering the prosecution's extensive evidence.

As the trial continues, the defense will aim to undermine the prosecution's case and establish reasonable doubt about Biden’s guilt. The outcome of this high-profile trial remains uncertain, with both sides presenting compelling arguments.

Conclusion

In summary, the prosecution has rested its case against Hunter Biden, presenting a variety of evidence to support charges of lying about drug use and illegal firearm possession.

The defense has begun its efforts to challenge the reliability and relevance of this evidence, focusing on the context of Biden's addiction and the specifics of the federal form.

The trial is set to continue into the next week, with the defense expected to conclude its case by Monday.

Stay tuned for updates on the Hunter Biden trial as the defense presents its case and the jury moves closer to delivering a verdict.