Hunter Biden Seeks to Dismiss Gun and Tax Charges Citing Unlawful Special Counsel Appointment

Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, has moved to dismiss his criminal gun conviction and a separate tax evasion case, arguing that the special counsel prosecuting him was unlawfully appointed. This follows a federal judge's decision to dismiss a similar case against former President Donald Trump.

Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, moved on Thursday to dismiss his criminal conviction on gun charges and a separate tax evasion case, arguing that the special counsel prosecuting him was unlawfully appointed.

Biden's legal team referenced a recent federal judge's decision to dismiss a similar criminal case against former President Donald Trump, citing the unlawful appointment of special counsel Jack Smith.

The motion highlights potential ripple effects from the judge's decision, challenging the attorney general's authority to appoint special counsels in politically sensitive cases.