The trial of Hunter Biden regarding his purchase of a firearm in 2018 has revealed details about his tumultuous relationship with a 24-year-old stripper, his intense need for crack cocaine, and how his addiction impacted his first marriage. Testimony from his ex-girlfriend, Zoe Kestan, FBI special agent Erika Jensen, Biden’s ex-wife Kathleen Buhle, and gun shop employee Gordon Cleveland were presented to the jury to demonstrate that Biden lied about his drug addiction on a federal form when purchasing the gun. Biden is facing three felony charges related to the purchase, which could result in up to 25 years in prison and significant fines.
Kestan testified that she met Biden in 2017 and witnessed his extensive drug abuse, including smoking crack in hotel rooms and using substances the size of a ping-pong ball. Despite his addiction, Kestan described Biden as charming and charismatic, and detailed their relationship as a distraction for him as they secluded themselves in luxury hotel rooms during their time together. Photos presented during her testimony depicted drug paraphernalia and evidence of Biden’s drug use, as well as other aspects of their relationship.
Biden’s ex-wife, Kathleen Buhle, also testified about her concerns regarding his drug use, which ultimately led to the end of their marriage. Buhle recounted finding a crack pipe at their home in 2015 and described her efforts to protect their daughters from exposure to drugs and drug paraphernalia. Following the discovery of the pipe, the couple participated in therapy before eventually divorcing in 2017. Buhle’s emotional testimony provided further insight into the impact of Biden’s addiction on his family life.
Another key witness, Gordon Cleveland, a gun shop employee who sold Biden the revolver in 2018, detailed the events of the purchase and Biden’s completion of the federal form. Cleveland confirmed that Biden checked the box stating he was not addicted to drugs, despite his known substance abuse issues. The prosecution aimed to establish that Biden knowingly provided false information on the form, leading to the felony charges he is now facing.
Throughout the trial, Biden was accompanied by family members, including his stepmother Jill Biden and second wife Melissa Cohen Biden, who offered support during the proceedings. The defense has argued that the gun purchase was rushed by the gun shop employees, while Cleveland maintained that Biden made the final decisions regarding the purchase of the Colt revolver and accompanying items. The trial is set to continue with additional witnesses, including his former romantic partner and sister-in-law Hallie Biden, potentially taking the stand to provide further insights into Biden’s actions.
As the trial progresses, the prosecution aims to prove that Biden knowingly lied about his drug addiction on the federal form, leading to the purchase of the firearm. Testimony from individuals close to Biden, such as his ex-girlfriend and ex-wife, sheds light on the impact of his addiction on his personal relationships and family life. The defense team will aim to provide their own witnesses to counter the prosecution’s case and present a different perspective on the events leading up to the purchase of the gun. The outcome of the trial will hinge on the jury’s assessment of the evidence presented and whether they believe Biden knowingly misled authorities about his drug use.
