Hunter Biden’s trial on felony gun charges is unfolding in Delaware, drawing a cadre of family members to the courthouse as both supporters and potential witnesses.
The charges against Biden stem from allegations that he falsified information about his drug addiction on a firearms purchase form in 2018, a topic he has candidly addressed in his memoir, “Beautiful Things.” Prosecutors are leveraging his own words against him and are likely to call upon individuals mentioned in the book to testify.
Here’s a rundown of the key figures from the Biden family entangled in the trial:
Kathleen Buhle: Biden’s ex-wife, who testified as the second witness in the trial. Their marriage, which lasted from 1993 to 2017, produced three children. Buhle recounted her discovery of Biden’s drug use and ongoing concerns for their children’s safety, illustrating a tumultuous period in their relationship.
Melissa Cohen Biden: Biden’s current wife, to whom he is married now.
Hallie Biden: The widow of Hunter’s late brother, Beau Biden, who passed away from cancer in 2015. Hunter’s relationship with Hallie, following Beau’s death, is documented in his memoir, detailing the complexities and challenges they faced.
Beau Biden IV: Hunter’s son with Melissa Cohen Biden, named after his deceased older brother.
Naomi Biden, Finnegan Biden, Maisy Biden: Hunter’s daughters with Kathleen Buhle.
Navy Roberts: Hunter’s daughter with Lunden Roberts, whose existence was publicly acknowledged by President Joe Biden in 2023.
Jill Biden: Hunter’s stepmother, having married Joe Biden in 1977 after the tragic loss of his first wife and daughter in a car accident. Jill and Joe Biden share one daughter, Ashley.
Additionally, witnesses like Zoe Kestan, an ex-girlfriend, and family members like Hallie Biden and James Biden, Hunter’s uncle, are slated to testify, shedding further light on Hunter’s personal struggles and relationships.