Hunter Biden back in Delaware court Tuesday, pleads not guilty to gun charges

Hannah Edelman, Amethyst Martinez and Esteban Parra, Delaware News Journal
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Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, is back in Delaware Tuesday morning to appear in federal court for felony gun charges.

He has pleaded not guilty to all three charges.

The president's son was last seen at the Wilmington court in July for a hearing on tax charges, to which he also pleaded not guilty.

Hunter Biden and his legal team arrive to face felony gun charges at Delaware District Court in Wilmington, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023. Biden is expected to plead not guilty.
Hunter Biden and his legal team arrive to face felony gun charges at Delaware District Court in Wilmington, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023. Biden is expected to plead not guilty.

Hunter Biden's Tuesday appearance stems from three charges filed in federal court last month. Prosecutors said Biden purposefully lied on federal forms in 2018 to purchase a gun in New Castle County, falsely denying that he was addicted to any narcotics.

The ongoing legal battles come as Joe Biden ramps up his campaign for reelection, with some Republicans seeking to tie the president to his son’s business dealings overseas.

Hunter Biden pleads not guilty, leaves courthouse

In a proceeding that lasted less than 30 minutes, Hunter Biden entered a plea of not guilty to the felony gun charges.

FULL STORY: Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to federal gun charges in Wilmington

He and his legal team cleared the courthouse before 10:30 a.m.

Hunter Biden leaves Delaware District Court where he faced felony gun charges in Wilmington, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023. Biden entered a plea of not guilty.
Hunter Biden leaves Delaware District Court where he faced felony gun charges in Wilmington, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023. Biden entered a plea of not guilty.

Hunter Biden arrives at federal courthouse

Hunter Biden arrived at the federal courthouse in Wilmington at 9:50 a.m. ahead of his 10 a.m. hearing.

Police began closing down the street just before 9:45 a.m.

Protesters gather outside the courthouse

A Maryland woman, who went by Anonymous, was allowed into the protest area outside the federal courthouse at about 9:20 a.m. At the same time, a woman across King Street began shouting that Hunter Biden is receiving special privileges.

As this Maryland woman, who went by Anonymous, was allowed into the protest area outside the federal courthouse about 9:20 a.m. a woman across King Street began shouting that Hunter Biden is receiving special privileges.
As this Maryland woman, who went by Anonymous, was allowed into the protest area outside the federal courthouse about 9:20 a.m. a woman across King Street began shouting that Hunter Biden is receiving special privileges.

Before her arrival, only one protester was seen in front of the courthouse at 8:30 a.m.

Bob Kunst, 81, was outside of the courthouse in a black and white prisoner's costume, arriving at 4:30 in the morning after a two-day drive from Miami Beach.

He talked about rigged elections, said the U.S. is in "grave danger," and said, "a few people will yell at me... but most people are on my side." He's protested at other events, including in Atlanta, but this is his first time in Wilmington.

Bob Kunst set up his protest spot outside Wilmington's J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building about 4:30 a.m. after a two-drive from Miami Beach, Florida.
Bob Kunst set up his protest spot outside Wilmington's J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building about 4:30 a.m. after a two-drive from Miami Beach, Florida.

He said that only one person yelled at him so far this trip.

Another protester, Shantell Newman, stood across the street from the courthouse and shouted that there was no equality of the law. She's from Wilmington and said she wore her sneakers because last time, the Secret Service came after her, so she wanted to be ready to run away.

National media returns to Wilmington

Media outlets were lined up outside of the courthouse waiting for Hunter Biden to show up, with reports of some setting up camp outside the Wilmington building as early as Monday afternoon.

Several people can be seen walking up to the area to take a look or take pictures of what was going on.

Media outlets lined up outside of the courthouse waiting for Hunter Biden to show up on Oct. 3, 2023.
Media outlets lined up outside of the courthouse waiting for Hunter Biden to show up on Oct. 3, 2023.

Local and federal police have blocked lanes on King Street in front of the courthouse. But just a block away, everything appeared normal.

Catch up with our most recent reporting on the issue

THE INDICTMENT: Hunter Biden indicted on federal gun charges for allegedly lying about drug addiction

WHAT HAPPENED LAST TIME? How Hunter Biden's plea agreement fell apart in federal court, leading to not guilty plea

TIES TO THE PRESIDENT: Impeachment hearing recap: Here's what witnesses said about Joe Biden, Hunter Biden

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