Hunter Biden pleads not guilty via video arraignment, citing COVID-19 and traffic.
President Joe Biden’s Son to Plead Not Guilty to Federal Gun Charges
In a court filing on Tuesday, Hunter Biden’s attorney, Abbe Lowell, stated that the younger Biden plans to plead not guilty to three federal gun charges. These charges are related to owning a firearm while using or being addicted to narcotics. Hunter Biden had previously been arraigned for a plea deal in July, but his counsel is now requesting a remote arraignment due to concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic and potential disruptions caused by his high-profile status.
Compliance and Efficiency Amidst the Pandemic
Lowell emphasized that Hunter Biden has diligently followed the conditions of his release since returning home to California. He also highlighted the efficiency and lack of prejudice demonstrated by remote initial appearances during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the pandemic’s decline, Lowell argued that conducting initial appearances or arraignments by video remains a viable and efficient option.
Minimizing Burden and Ensuring Security
One of the reasons Hunter Biden wishes to avoid commuting from California to Delaware is to minimize the strain on government resources and the disruption to the courthouse and downtown areas. He also cited the need for Secret Service protection during an in-person arraignment. Lowell emphasized that Hunter Biden is not seeking special treatment and is willing to physically appear for any necessary proceedings.
This is an ongoing story and will be updated.
Why does Hunter Biden’s attorney argue that conducting initial appearances or arraignments via video is a viable and efficient option
President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, is set to plead not guilty to three federal gun charges, according to a court filing on Tuesday. His attorney, Abbe Lowell, confirmed that Hunter Biden plans to contest the charges, which are related to owning a firearm while using or being addicted to narcotics.
Hunter Biden had previously been arraigned for a plea deal in July, but his legal counsel is now requesting a remote arraignment due to concerns about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and potential disruptions caused by his high-profile status. Lowell argued that conducting initial appearances or arraignments via video remains a viable and efficient option, highlighting the compliance and efficiency displayed during the pandemic.
Emphasizing Hunter Biden’s diligent adherence to the conditions of his release since returning to California, Lowell highlighted the need to minimize the strain on government resources and the disruption caused to the courthouse and downtown areas. The attorney also cited the necessity of Secret Service protection during an in-person arraignment. However, he made it clear that Hunter Biden is not seeking special treatment and is willing to physically appear for any necessary proceedings.
As this is an ongoing story, updates are expected to follow.
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