Hunter Biden sues former Trump aide for sharing laptop files online.
Hunter Biden Files Lawsuit Against Former Trump Aide Over “Laptop from Hell”
Hunter Biden has taken legal action against a former Trump administration aide in California federal court, alleging the unauthorized posting of contents from his infamous “laptop from hell.” The lawsuit accuses Garrett Ziegler, his company, and 10 unnamed defendants of illegally accessing, tampering with, and damaging computer data that they do not own, in violation of California’s computer fraud laws.
Unfair and Unlawful Activities
Attorneys representing President Joe Biden’s son argue that the defendants have engaged in unfair and unlawful activities, violating the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act and California Penal Code section 502. The lawsuit highlights the “laptop from hell,” which conservatives claim was left by Hunter Biden at a repair shop in Wilmington, Delaware. Republican operatives discovered it before the 2020 election, and it has since become the center of corruption allegations against Hunter Biden.
Continued Release of Information
Ziegler, the main defendant, has publicly stated that his nonprofit research firm, Marco Polo, has been posting online content from Hunter Biden’s iCloud backup for the past two years. The lawsuit alleges that Ziegler and the other co-defendants have ignored requests to stop releasing the information and return it to Hunter Biden, demonstrating a commitment to “continue violating the law.”
Jury Trial and Injunction
Hunter Biden is seeking a jury trial to determine damages and an injunction to prevent Ziegler from further sharing information about the laptop’s contents online. Copies of the laptop’s contents have already been shared with various news outlets, including the Washington Examiner.
Manipulated Data and Access
The lawsuit claims that the data on the laptop appears to have been manipulated both before and after Ziegler obtained it. While it remains unclear how Ziegler gained access to the laptop, there is no dispute that the defendants have accessed, tampered with, manipulated, altered, copied, and damaged Hunter Biden’s data.
Background on Ziegler
Ziegler, who was also an aide to former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro, recently appeared on Steve Bannon’s podcast and claimed to have obtained a hard drive copy from an associate of Rudy Giuliani, the former president’s attorney facing racketeering charges. Ziegler’s association with these individuals adds another layer of complexity to the case.
Indictment and Plea Arrangement
Prosecutors conducting a long-term investigation against Hunter Biden announced their intention to indict him on outstanding tax and gun charges before the end of September. A proposed plea arrangement, which involved Hunter Biden pleading guilty to tax evasion and entering into a deferred prosecution agreement for illegal firearm possession, fell through in July. The breakdown of the deal has raised the possibility of a criminal trial as the 2024 presidential election approaches.
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