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ABC NewsVideoLiveShowsElections538ShopInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnLOG INStream onElection DashboardState ResultsPrimary ScheduleEntrance/Exit PollsJudge rejects Hunter Biden’s appeal on gun charges, paving way for trial in JuneThe trial is expected to get underway next month.ByAlexander MallinMay 9, 2024, 1:21 PM0:18Hunter Biden attends the House Oversight and Accountability Committee markup titled “Resolution Recommending That The House Of Representatives Find Robert Hunter Biden In Contempt Of Congress,” Jan. 10, 2024. Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call via Getty ImagesA federal appeals court has rejected Hunter Biden's effort to throw out gun charges against him, paving the way for a trial to begin next month.The Third Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday dismissed an effort by the president's son to have his felony gun case in Delaware thrown out, rejecting his challenge to the charges on procedural grounds.The three-judge panel said in its short ruling — just four pages total — that it did not consider the merits of Biden's challenge at this stage, instead saying it was the improper time for them to take up such an appeal.MORE: Judge denies Hunter Biden's attempt to dismiss federal gun chargesThe ruling paves the way for Biden to stand trial in the case, which is set to begin on June 3, according to an order issued Thursday by Maryellen Norieka, the district judge overseeing his case.Biden will next be scheduled to appear in court on May 24 for a pretrial conference.Hunter Biden attends the House Oversight and Accountability Committee markup titled “Resolution Recommending That The House Of Representatives Find Robert Hunter Biden In Contempt Of Congress,” Jan. 10, 2024.Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call via Getty Images, FILEProsecutors say Biden lied on a federal form about his drug use when he obtained a Colt Cobra 38SPL revolver in 2018, after he later acknowledged in his memoir, “Beautiful Things,” that he was addicted to drugs around that time. He owned the firearm for 11 days and never fired it, his attorneys have said.Biden was indicted by special counsel David Weiss last September.A previous attempt to have the charges dismissed in April also failed.Related TopicsHunter BidenTop StoriesExclusive: Mom speaks out after Air Force rescued son from cruise shipMay 9, 7:36 AMTrump trial: Judge, slamming defense, denies 2nd motion for mistrial2 hours ago6 big takeaways from Day 14 of Trump's hush money trial1 hour agoBody camera video shows fatal shooting of Black airman by Florida deputy in apartment doorwayMay 9, 8:37 AMHere's what legal experts say Stormy Daniels' testimony could mean for TrumpMay 9, 8:53 AMABC News Live24/7 coverage of breaking news and live eventsABC News NetworkAbout Nielsen MeasurementChildren's Online Privacy PolicyContact UsDo Not Sell or Share My Personal InformationInterest-Based AdsPrivacy PolicyTerms of UseYour US State Privacy Rights © 2024 ABC News
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