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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 onLIVE UPDATESHunter Biden gun trial updates: Jury of 6 women, 6 men to hearing openings TuesdayThe president’s son faces charges of unlawfully obtaining a firearm.ByLucien Bruggeman,Olivia Rubin,Will Steakin, andChris BocciaLast Updated: June 3, 2024, 6:06 PMLinkShare to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article6:04Jury seated in Hunter Biden trialThe president’s son is facing three felony charges related to his efforts to obtain a firearm in 2015.ABCNews.comPresident Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden is on trial in Delaware on three felony charges related to his efforts to obtain a firearm in 2018 while allegedly addicted to drugs.The younger Biden, who pleaded not guilty last October after being indicted by special counsel David Weiss, has denied the charges. The son of a sitting president has never before faced a criminal trial.MORE: As Hunter Biden goes to trial on gun charges, here's how his attorneys plan to defend a 'simple case'The trial comes on the heels of former President Donald Trump’s conviction on felony charges related to a 2016 hush money payment made to boost his electoral prospects in the 2016 presidential election.Latest headlines:After opening statements, FBI agent will be 1st witnessJury of 6 men, 6 woman will hear openings TuesdayMany prospective jurors know of Hunter Biden's travailsPresident Biden says he has 'boundless love' for his sonJudge rules annotated form can't be used as evidenceThe frequency of updates may be limited due to federal court restrictions.Jun 03, 6:06 PM EDTFriends, family look on during Day 1 in courtLinkShare to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this articleHunter Biden spent the first day of his gun trial taking notes, reading documents placed in front of him by his attorneys, and often turning to catch a glimpse of the friends and family who came to court to support him.At one point, he nodded along as a prospective juror spoke about her friend’s overdose after addiction.Jill Biden was seated behind Hunter Biden all day, and she watched attentively as some jurors told the court that they had such a skewed view of her family that they could not be impartial. The first lady did not appear to react in those moments, but at times her daughter Ashley Biden placed her hand on the first lady’s back in support.Matt Rourke/APHunter Biden, left, accompanied by his wife, Melissa Cohen Biden, depart from federal court, June 3, 2024, in Wilmington, Del. Hunter Biden’s family members also appeared to be actively involved with his defense strategy — at one point standing up and huddling with Hunter Biden’s attorneys Abbe Lowell and David Kolansky after a sidebar.When court was dismissed, Jill Biden gave Hunter Biden a hug and a kiss before he walked out hand-in-hand with his wife.Jun 03, 5:49 PM EDTAfter opening statements, FBI agent will be 1st witnessLinkShare to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this articleHunter Biden and his stepmother, first lady Jill Biden, departed court at the conclusion of the day’s jury selection proceedings.With opening statements set for Tuesday, prosecutors said their first witness would be FBI Special Agent Erika Jensen, who will introduce into evidence several of Hunter Biden’s text messages, as well as excerpts from his 2021 memoir, “Beautiful Things,” and other evidence.The parties had carved out three days to select a jury, which means the proceedings are currently running ahead of schedule.Judge Maryellen Noreika told jurors they would likely need to be available for the trial through June 14, with the possibility of deliberations stretching into the week of June 17.Jun 03, 5:32 PM EDTJury of 6 men, 6 woman will hear openings TuesdayLinkShare to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this articleA jury of six men and six women is scheduled to hear opening statements Tuesday in Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial.An additional four women were chosen as the alternate jurors.The jurors include a Secret Service retiree, a man whose father was killed by a gun, and a number of jurors whose family and friends have suffered from addiction — a central theme in the case against Hunter Biden.Juror No. 1 is a woman who recently heard about Hunter Biden’s case on the evening news. Said said her sister is also an addict, but is “currently clean.”Juror No. 2 is a woman who worked for the Secret Service for nearly 25 years and is now retired. Her husband was a uniformed officer in Washington, D.C.Juror No. 3 is woman who gets her news from YouTube. When asked what she has heard about the case, she said that it involves guns and drugs.Juror No. 4 is a woman who said she feels people who smoke weed “should not be allowed” to own a gun, but said she could set that aside.Juror No. 5 is a currently unemployed man who previously received a DUI for which he pleaded guilty.Juror No. 6 is a man who said he previously knew about the case. He currently owns three pistols and said, “I believe the Second Amendment is very important.”Juror No. 7 is a man whose father owned a firearm. He said he knows “some” gun laws.Juror No. 8 is a man whose father was killed by a gun in 2004. He has a brother who was arrested for drug possession and was sentenced to prison.Juror No. 9 is a woman whose home was burglarized years ago. She purchased a gun and has had it for over 20 years.Juror No. 10 is a man whose brother and brother-in-law both suffered from alcoholism and are now both deceased. His niece and nephew both own guns.Juror No. 11 is a woman whose family hunts and has hunting rifles. She said her “childhood best friend” passed away from a drug overdose.Juror No. 12 is a man whose older brother is an addict who has been to rehab multiple times for PCP and heroin. He said the brother had a gun but he was not sure when.Jun 03, 4:24 PM EDTJury is seatedLinkShare to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this articleThe jury of 12 jurors and 4 alternates has been seated in Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial.The panel was picked from 250 prospective jurors who arrived at the courthouse this morning for the voir dire process.Load MoreLinkShare to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this articleTop StoriesMajority of independents and 'double haters' think Trump should end campaign: POLL Jun 03, 5:06 PMHistoric fine levied on company after 4,000 beagles freed from research facilityJun 03, 3:41 PMWoman believed to have died found breathing at funeral homeJun 03, 6:49 PMKey takeaways: Fauci defends against GOP claims on COVID origins, responseJun 03, 5:55 PMHalf of Americans think Trump's guilty verdict was correct, should end campaign: POLLJun 02, 9:01 AMABC 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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