MSNBC legal analyst Barbara McQuade recently stated there is substantial evidence for a jury to convict Hunter Biden in his ongoing trial. The trial, which started on Monday in Delaware, involves three federal gun charges against Biden, including making false statements and possessing a firearm while being addicted to drugs. These charges were brought forth by Special Counsel David Weiss in September.
Speaking on “The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart,” McQuade emphasized the difficulty in proving intent but noted that the prosecution has presented considerable circumstantial evidence. “Proving a defendant’s intent and knowledge is always the hardest thing for a prosecutor because you can’t read another person’s mind,” McQuade explained.
She mentioned that although the defense might argue that Biden did not consider himself an addict at the time, the jury could reasonably conclude otherwise based on the evidence provided.
FBI Agent Erika Jensen testified that the infamous laptop belonging to Biden was real and contained evidence relevant to the charges, including information about the gun purchase in 2018. The prosecution has utilized this laptop to support their case, showing Biden’s drug use during the period he purchased the firearm.
Criminal defense attorney Bernarda Villalona advised that Biden might consider pleading guilty, given the strength of the evidence against him. This, she suggested, could be his best course of action to potentially avoid incarceration.
McQuade concluded that while the defense faces an uphill battle, the jury has enough evidence to draw an inference of guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
