The jury has been seated in Hunter Biden's federal gun trial , and opening statements are set to take place Tuesday in a federal courtroom in Wilmington, Delaware. Then, the prosecution's first witness, FBI Special Agent Erika Jensen, is expected to testify. In their trial brief, prosecutors outlined evidence Jensen's testimony will cover, including Hunter Biden's text messages — some displaying images of controlled substances — and excerpts from his memoir, "Beautiful Things.
" U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika said Monday that the court would try to accommodate a motion by news media to obtain exhibits that are admitted into evidence.
In addition to Jensen, the prosecution is expected to call Hunter Biden's ex-wife Kathleen Buhle; a woman Hunter Biden was romantically involved with from 2017-2018; his brother Beau Biden's widow, Hallie Biden , with whom he was romantically involved, and five other witnesses, including FBI and DEA agents. The president's son was indicted by a federal grand jury in September after a diversion agreement for a felony gun offense and a plea deal related to misdemeanor tax charges unraveled when Judge Noreika questioned whether the agreement would enable Hunter Biden to avoid potential future charges. He now faces three felony charges stemming from his alleged illegal purchase and possession of a firearm in 2018 while he was a drug user.
He has pleaded not guilty. Jury selection Twelve jurors and four alternates were sworn in Monday, 10 wo.