The president’s son is accused of possessing a firearm while being an illegal drug user and lying on a form to obtain the weapon.
Hunter Biden will plead not guilty to a federal firearms charge following the collapse of a plea deal.
Lawyers for President Joe Biden’s son confirmed their intention in a letter to the judge while also asking for the initial court appearance to be held remotely.
The 53-year-old was indicted last week for possessing a gun while being a crack cocaine user and lying on a form to buy the weapon.
If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of 25 years in prison.
He is asking to enter the plea remotely via video conference, saying that would avoid the costs of Secret Service protection as he travels from his home in California to Delaware, as well as logistical challenges in Wilmington.
Prosecutors are expected to oppose that request.
Biden has also been under investigation for his business dealings, and the special counsel has indicated that tax charges could be filed at some point in Washington or in California.
Earlier this week Biden sued the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS), claiming that two agents wrongly shared his personal information.
The agents “targeted and sought to embarrass Mr Biden” with the sharing of confidential tax information in press interviews and testimony before Congress, the suit said.
His lawyers argue that whistleblower protections do not apply, but a lawyer for one agent said any confidential information released came under whistleblower authorisation.
Source:https://news.sky.com/story/hunter-biden-to-plead-not-guilty-to-gun-charge-12965329