For a few days now, the eyes of the world have been on the controversial trial facing Hunter, the son of the president of the United States, Joe Biden. Hunter, 54, is charged with three counts after he allegedly lied on an October 2018 federal form to purchase a $5,000 gun. However, his wife Melissa Cohen Biden has captured attention with her presence in court.
Last Tuesday, Garrett Ziegler, former assistant to Donald Trump and the main person accused of disclosing personal information inside the computer of Melissaattended the trial held in federal court in Wilmington, Delaware. There he was confronted by Hunter’s wife who yelled at him: “You have no right to be here.” which is echoing in the US media and on social networks.
Who is Melissa Cohen Biden?
Melissa Cohen is 38 years old and originally from Johannesburg, South Africa. During his childhood, he lived in an orphanage and was adopted by a Jewish couple, according to the website BBC.
It was in 2019 when Melissa and Hunter met, starring in an intense crush that led them to get married just a week after they met. and is noted as one of the main pillars in the rehabilitation of the son of the American president.
She would have been the one to accompany Hunter in his substance abuse detoxification process. Later in 2020, Hunter and Melissa became parents.
What is Hunter Biden accused of?
The first two charges overlap. He is charged with making a false statement in a firearms sale and making a false statement in a firearms transaction record. The third charge is that Hunter Biden violated a law that prohibits illegal drug users or drug addicts from possessing a firearm.
Although, if found guilty, Hunter could face up to 25 years in prison. Joe Biden’s son does not have a criminal record, so the penalty could be much lower if a sentence is passed, according to reports cnn.
Hunter Biden is expected to agree to be monitored by authorities and undergo drug addiction treatment.
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