Live updates: Prosecution concludes case in Hunter Biden gun trial following days of testimony focusing on his history of drug use

The federal gun trial of Hunter Biden took a dramatic turn as his sister-in-law and ex-girlfriend, Hallie Biden, became a key witness in the case. After four days of testimony from Hunter’s exes and law enforcement officials, the prosecution rested its case on Friday.

The government introduced three more witnesses to support their claim that Hunter was using illegal drugs when he purchased a firearm in October 2018. They allege that Hunter lied on a federal gun form about his drug use, leading to three gun-related charges against him. Hunter has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

During the trial in Wilmington, Delaware, jurors heard from Hunter’s ex-wife, Kathleen Buhle, his ex-girlfriend, Zoe Kestan, and now his sister-in-law, Hallie Biden, about his past drug use and addiction to crack cocaine.

The defense maintains that Hunter was not using drugs at the time of the firearm purchase and challenges the government to prove otherwise. Defense attorneys will now have the opportunity to present their case and call witnesses to support Hunter’s innocence.

The trial has garnered significant attention due to Hunter Biden’s high-profile family connections, and Hallie Biden’s testimony adds another layer of complexity to the case. As the trial continues, the focus will be on the evidence presented and the arguments made by both the prosecution and the defense. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.