Judge Grants Hunter Request To Push Trial To September
On Wednesday, a judge granted Hunter Biden’s request to delay his tax trial in California, moving it from its scheduled date of June 20 to September 5. The decision was made by Judge Mark Scarsi, who was appointed by former President Donald Trump. CNN reported that during the proceedings, Scarsi made Biden’s attorney Abbe Lowell promise not to file any further delay requests. This comes after Lowell had requested postponements in order to obtain expert witnesses for the trial.
Biden is facing nine charges brought by special counsel David Weiss for allegedly evading taxes, failing to file taxes, and filing false returns between 2016 and 2019. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges. The small victory for the first son in his tax trial comes after his legal team has been fighting to delay and dismiss the charges in both his California and Delaware cases.
In Delaware, Biden’s criminal gun case is scheduled to begin on June 3. Judge Maryellen Noreika, also a Trump appointee, denied Biden’s attempt to delay the trial earlier this month. Lowell had requested a delay until at least July, citing a pending Supreme Court ruling and difficulties in finding expert witnesses for the defense. However, Lowell argued that he was simply zealously representing his client and not using delaying tactics.
Biden’s legal team has also filed multiple requests to dismiss his charges in both cases, but Noreika and Scarsi have denied them. Biden then turned to the appellate courts, but so far, they have found his appeals to be premature. In Delaware, Biden has asked for a reconsideration of one of his appeals this week.
The judge’s decision to delay the trial in California is a positive development for Biden, who has been facing legal troubles in both cases. However, the delay also raises questions about how long the trial will be delayed and what impact it will have on other legal proceedings, including the trial in Delaware. It also brings attention to the challenges that the defense team is facing in obtaining expert witnesses for the trial.
Opposing prosecutors accused Lowell of using delaying tactics and argued against the postponement, stating that zealous representation is not a valid reason to delay a trial. However, Lowell maintains that the delay is necessary in order to properly prepare for the case and to ensure a fair trial for his client.
This case has gained significant attention due to Hunter Biden’s high-profile family ties. As the son of President Joe Biden, any legal issues involving Hunter have been closely monitored by the media and the public. The delays and attempts to dismiss his charges have raised questions about the fairness of the legal process and the potential influence of his father’s position.
Overall, the decision to delay Hunter Biden’s tax trial in California is a significant development in a case that has been closely watched. While it gives his defense team more time to prepare, it also brings attention to the challenges they are facing in obtaining expert witnesses.
It also raises questions about the impact this delay will have on other legal proceedings and the fairness of the overall process. As the case continues to unfold, the public will be watching to see how it will ultimately be resolved.