Hunter Biden Seeks Dismissal of Gun and Tax Charges

Hunter Biden, U.S. President Joe Biden's son, has requested the dismissal of his criminal gun conviction and a separate tax evasion case. His legal team argues that the special counsel prosecuting him was unlawfully appointed, thereby invalidating the charges.

Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, has taken legal action to dismiss his criminal conviction on gun charges and a separate tax evasion case. The move, made on Thursday, is based on the argument that the special counsel prosecuting him was unlawfully appointed.

Biden's legal team contends that the appointment of the special counsel did not adhere to legal protocols, which they argue invalidates the charges against him. This development adds another layer of complexity to the highly scrutinized legal proceedings involving the President's son.

The legal battles surrounding Hunter Biden have been closely watched, given their potential implications for the Biden administration and broader legal standards for special counsel appointments.

(With inputs from agencies.)