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david weiss. >> i'm david weiss. i'm special counsel.lier today, hunter biden was convicted of two counts of lying on a form submitted to a federal firearms dealer about his addiction or use of crack-cocaine and possessing a firearm while a user or addict. there have been two overarching themes emphasized by the prosecution during trial. this defendant's illegal choices and the rule of law. first, while there has been much testimony about the defendant's abuse of drugs and alcohol, ultimately this case was not just about addiction. a disease that haunts families across the united states, incluing hunter biden's family. this case was about the illegal choices the defendant made while in the throes of addiction. his choice to lie on a government form when he bought a gun. and the choice to then possess that gun. it was these choices and the combination of guns and drugs, that made his conduct dangerous. second, no one in this country is above the law. everyone must be accountable for their actions, even this defendant. however, hunter bide
david weiss. >> i'm david weiss. i'm special counsel.lier today, hunter biden was convicted of two counts of lying on a form submitted to a federal firearms dealer about his addiction or use of crack-cocaine and possessing a firearm while a user or addict. there have been two overarching themes emphasized by the prosecution during trial. this defendant's illegal choices and the rule of law. first, while there has been much testimony about the defendant's abuse of drugs and alcohol,...
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you heard david weiss actually. thank the attorney general, merrick garland for giving him every his team, everything they needed there was no ranting about a corrupt judge from the bidens. there was no talk about it being a witch hunt or rigged or weaponized justice it's department. there was apparently no interference at all, quite the opposite. >> i wonder. sure. my goal, what you think as we await ultimately another piece of it? this, which will be what might a sentence look like? a lot of legal observers think there is not going to be jail time even though when you look at the law, there could be jail time merited here. i wonder how you think republicans are going to respond if hunter biden does not as expected, get jail time. >> i mean, if they are authentically conservative, they would agree that he should not get any jail time here. we'd be transparent for our audits. i own a firearms company. i've spent a lot of times in a fire, a lot of years in a firearm space and community. i was a competitive shooter fo
you heard david weiss actually. thank the attorney general, merrick garland for giving him every his team, everything they needed there was no ranting about a corrupt judge from the bidens. there was no talk about it being a witch hunt or rigged or weaponized justice it's department. there was apparently no interference at all, quite the opposite. >> i wonder. sure. my goal, what you think as we await ultimately another piece of it? this, which will be what might a sentence look like? a...
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after that of course david weiss a u.s.ttorney sought to the special counsel but how do you go from where david weiss was a year ago to the guy that we saw last hour? >> it's pretty hard to watch a victory lap by david weiss when he was forced into the race at gunpoint. he wanted to throw the race. the plea agreement was really something to behold because the judge asked one question and it just disassembled in open court because it was ridiculous. and the prosecutor admitted he had never seen anything like it, but what is really still unanswered for david weiss is that he allowed very serious federal crime to expire into the statute of limitations even though he had an agreement that would extend the statute of limitations. so the jury is still out on david weiss. they have come in on hunter biden. but no hunter biden close to california as a convicted felon. some of us said he shouldn't of pled guilty before this trial, now it's overwhelmingly clear that he needs to plead guilty before the california trial. >> sandra: we
after that of course david weiss a u.s.ttorney sought to the special counsel but how do you go from where david weiss was a year ago to the guy that we saw last hour? >> it's pretty hard to watch a victory lap by david weiss when he was forced into the race at gunpoint. he wanted to throw the race. the plea agreement was really something to behold because the judge asked one question and it just disassembled in open court because it was ridiculous. and the prosecutor admitted he had never...
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my name is david weiss, i am special counsel. earlier today hunter biden was convicted of two counts of lying on a form submitted to a federal firearms dealer about his addiction or use of crack cocaine. and possessing a firearm while a user or addict. they have been two overarching themes during trial. this defendant's illegal choices and the rule of law. first, while there has been much testimony about the defendant's abuse of drugs and alcohol, ultimately this case wasn't not just about addiction. a disease that haunts families across the united states including hunter biden's family. this case was about the illegal choice the defendant may dwell in the throes of addiction, his choice to lie on a government form, when he bought a gun and the choice to then possess that gun. it was these choices and the combination of jute guns and drugs that made his conduct dangerous. second, no one in this country is above the law. everyone must be accountable for their actions, even this defendant. hunter biden should be no more accountable
my name is david weiss, i am special counsel. earlier today hunter biden was convicted of two counts of lying on a form submitted to a federal firearms dealer about his addiction or use of crack cocaine. and possessing a firearm while a user or addict. they have been two overarching themes during trial. this defendant's illegal choices and the rule of law. first, while there has been much testimony about the defendant's abuse of drugs and alcohol, ultimately this case wasn't not just about...
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and i think that when david weiss come out, he's going to have to come down hard.oing to have to say what he should have said when that plea deal went down. when they tried to pull the wool over his eyes, and admit we have no president for giving everyone immunity for the rest of their lives. they have to be very straightforward, and they need to accept the fact that it was the justice department entered by an administration that asked for five additional years of these kind of cases. especially when you like on a drug form. >> kayleigh: it was hunter's voice that said that my superpower was finding drugs anytime, anywhere, in 2015. >> 13 minutes from now, david weiss will take the microphone. we will take you to it. more "outnumbered" in just a moment. for preserve your body with 70 minerals like me and my wife have. body you can order immuno 150 online or call 888-316-2224. that's 888-316-2224. speak to the the trump campaign has just release of statement, s a distraction from the real crimes at the biter family which is raking in tens of millions of dollars from
and i think that when david weiss come out, he's going to have to come down hard.oing to have to say what he should have said when that plea deal went down. when they tried to pull the wool over his eyes, and admit we have no president for giving everyone immunity for the rest of their lives. they have to be very straightforward, and they need to accept the fact that it was the justice department entered by an administration that asked for five additional years of these kind of cases....
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back in 2018 under david weiss, the u.s.ump- appointed in delaware, the fbi probed hunter biden and there were subpoenas but no charges. remember, trump grew angry at that, quote, was justice department had not publicized the investigation into his opponent's son during the 2020 election. after trump lost that election, republicans insisted president biden would obstruct justice to keep his son free and they called for a special counsel to investigate hunter biden. when the new president comes in, it's his right to replace any u.s. attorney who wants in the usually do. been replaced donald trump's appointees at doj except for two. john durham who bill barr tasked with investigating the rusher probe, trump special. and david weiss who was investigating his own son. that is because the new president, at the pains of a possible criminal conviction of his surviving son in recovery wanted no appearance of impropriety or of fearon's. merrick garland went a step forward. and he appointed david weiss as special counsel to make sure
back in 2018 under david weiss, the u.s.ump- appointed in delaware, the fbi probed hunter biden and there were subpoenas but no charges. remember, trump grew angry at that, quote, was justice department had not publicized the investigation into his opponent's son during the 2020 election. after trump lost that election, republicans insisted president biden would obstruct justice to keep his son free and they called for a special counsel to investigate hunter biden. when the new president comes...
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david weiss had to veer around him when you can tell from his body language that david weiss is extremelyrtable about the position he is in. he is being a delaware insiders since 1986, he's been at the u.s. attorney's office. he knows that the biden's ruled delaware, that joe biden is basically the emperor of it is very small audit state, very wealthy state because of the corporations in america basically pretty much headquarter there. but it is a town of 70,000 people and is one of the jury said today, it is a small town. everybody knows the biden's. and it's unmistakable that joe biden's in town, it's unmistakable when you see dr jill biden, the first lady sitting in the front row today, very conspicuous in a bright purple pantsuit, she turned around, full phase to look out of the jurors when they came in and sat in the back of the courtroom. it's just secret service all around the first family, there were about five over them in the front row along with kevin morris. and secret service vehicles, the chevys outside, a chevy suburban's outside, flashing lights. people were stopping comma
david weiss had to veer around him when you can tell from his body language that david weiss is extremelyrtable about the position he is in. he is being a delaware insiders since 1986, he's been at the u.s. attorney's office. he knows that the biden's ruled delaware, that joe biden is basically the emperor of it is very small audit state, very wealthy state because of the corporations in america basically pretty much headquarter there. but it is a town of 70,000 people and is one of the jury...
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it's unlike likely, because he doesn't have any prior offenses, and david weiss is the same david weiss that's charging hunter in california on those tax crimes. that's set to go to trial on september 5th, but that could always potentially end in some plea agreement. so hunter does not have to go through this two months before the election, but that's only if both sides want to do a plea deal. the special counsel has to want to do it too. elizabeth: you're right. that trial could come five days before the second debate with trump and bind. david spunt, you're terrific. >>> let's welcome former deputy assistant attorney general tom dupree. tom, your reaction to this news. analysts are ballparking the impact of this election the which parties for the u.s. economy of this verdict. can hunter go to prison? >> absolutely, liz. i think prison is actually likely right now. technically, he he faces many years in prison. as a practical matter, it's unlikely he's going to get a long prison term. this judge might sentence him to, say, a year of incarceration. she could sentence him to just probati
it's unlike likely, because he doesn't have any prior offenses, and david weiss is the same david weiss that's charging hunter in california on those tax crimes. that's set to go to trial on september 5th, but that could always potentially end in some plea agreement. so hunter does not have to go through this two months before the election, but that's only if both sides want to do a plea deal. the special counsel has to want to do it too. elizabeth: you're right. that trial could come five days...
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david weiss had to veer around him and you could telld to from his body language that david weiss is extremely uncomfortablavide about thetion position he's in. he's been, you know, a delaware insider since 1986. he's been at the us attorney'sir . he knows that the bidens ruled and delaware, that joe biden is basically the emperor of this very small, odd state, very wealthy state, because all thect corporations in america pretty much headquartered thereeric. but it's a town of 70,000 people. ,000and as one of the jurorsy said today, it's a small town. everybody, the bidens. and it's it's, you know, unmistakable that joe biden's i' in town. it's unmistakable when you see dr. jill biden, the first lady, sitting in the front rowe toda, very conspicuous in a bright purple. she turned around full face to look at the jurors when i they came in and sat in thein back of the courtroom. it's just secret service the all the first family. there were about five of them weree over with theong sugar brother, kevin morris. and a secret service vehicles. the chevy's outside the chevy suburbans, outsi
david weiss had to veer around him and you could telld to from his body language that david weiss is extremely uncomfortablavide about thetion position he's in. he's been, you know, a delaware insider since 1986. he's been at the us attorney'sir . he knows that the bidens ruled and delaware, that joe biden is basically the emperor of this very small, odd state, very wealthy state, because all thect corporations in america pretty much headquartered thereeric. but it's a town of 70,000 people....
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special council david weiss who was ready to enter a plea deal with hunter biden inside this very courthouseind me less than one year ago today, one in court today he says this case was simple, it's about lying and breaking the law. watch... >> ultimately, this case was not just about addiction. this case was about the illegal choices defendant made while in the throes of addiction. it was these choices in the combination of guns and drugs that made his conduct dangerous. >> will likely see david weiss informants in october of that is when sentencing is expected to happen here. we don't have a specific date yet. hunter could face up to 25 years behind bars but he isn't -- is not meant to make it a crime before so it's unlikely you'll see anything close to that and want to point out, david weiss it is still prosecuting hunter on tax charges, felony tax charges in los angeles. is expected to go to trial on september 5th but it's always possible there could be some sort of plea deal worked out if hunter's teams watch -- and david weiss is okay with that to make sure that they don't have to go t
special council david weiss who was ready to enter a plea deal with hunter biden inside this very courthouseind me less than one year ago today, one in court today he says this case was simple, it's about lying and breaking the law. watch... >> ultimately, this case was not just about addiction. this case was about the illegal choices defendant made while in the throes of addiction. it was these choices in the combination of guns and drugs that made his conduct dangerous. >> will...
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special counsel david weiss, who oversaw the prosecution, saying this is not a case about hunter's struggles with crack, but his decision to break the law. >>'s choice to lie on a government form when he bought a gun and then to possess that gun. it was these choices and the combination of guns and drugs that made his conduct dangerous. >> reporter: inside the courtroom, the president's 54- year-old son did not react as the verdict was read. he left the courthouse holding the hand of the first lady, later releasing a statement saying i am more grateful today for the love and support i experienced this last week from melissa, my family, my friends, and my community then i am disappointed about the outcome. the verdict comes after four days of testimony from people who are or were once close to hunter biden. many testifying about his drug use around the time he filled out the background check saying he was not a drug user. his ex-girlfriend testified she witnessed hunter smoking crack every 20 minutes or so. the prosecution also using clips from hunter's own book. >> i have no plans beyond the
special counsel david weiss, who oversaw the prosecution, saying this is not a case about hunter's struggles with crack, but his decision to break the law. >>'s choice to lie on a government form when he bought a gun and then to possess that gun. it was these choices and the combination of guns and drugs that made his conduct dangerous. >> reporter: inside the courtroom, the president's 54- year-old son did not react as the verdict was read. he left the courthouse holding the hand...
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we should point out that david weiss and the prosecution team.sounds like they are loaded forebear. >> brian: by the way, is this a race? because joe biden is winning. is this a race? >> steve: brian, you always let the boss win whether it's golf or biking. today dr. flown fauci is set to is testify it in front of the house lawmakers who are pushing him to hand over his private email and his phone records as he and his top associates face new accusations over a covid cover-up. >> brian: fox news medical contributor dr. marc siegel is here. we already see the democrats are going to make this political because they are going to have a precommittee presser at 8:45. what do you expect to hear today? >> first of all, it's not political. it's medical because brad wenstrup, who is the chairman of this subcommittee, looking into coronavirus, his goal is to figure out a way that we can be prepared for the next pandemic. >> brian: right, dr. is separated from him. >> wenstrup brought lieu would he see in. we still don't know where covid came from. big deba
we should point out that david weiss and the prosecution team.sounds like they are loaded forebear. >> brian: by the way, is this a race? because joe biden is winning. is this a race? >> steve: brian, you always let the boss win whether it's golf or biking. today dr. flown fauci is set to is testify it in front of the house lawmakers who are pushing him to hand over his private email and his phone records as he and his top associates face new accusations over a covid cover-up....
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david weiss, he kept him on. he didn't have to do that. there were other moments where he has i had to keep him in the job. we do not know what will happen in the outcome of this case. as you just mentioned, alvin bragg, he does not work for joe biden. does not work for the department -- it does not work that way. he does not direct them. >> even people in the justice department work at some remove, orders from the president. i was fired by former president trump in part because i refuse to speak to him in march 2017 because it is inappropriate for a sitting united states attorney who has jurisdiction over his company, his foundation and other things, to talk to him without communicated with by the attorney general of the u.s. there's independence of the justice department which is triple or quadruple or infinite when talking about a local prosecutor who is elected by the people of manhattan. not appointed by the president of the united states. >> it's important for people to know and understand. if doj officials, in the street, i would mo
david weiss, he kept him on. he didn't have to do that. there were other moments where he has i had to keep him in the job. we do not know what will happen in the outcome of this case. as you just mentioned, alvin bragg, he does not work for joe biden. does not work for the department -- it does not work that way. he does not direct them. >> even people in the justice department work at some remove, orders from the president. i was fired by former president trump in part because i refuse...
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the man running the prosecution against hunter biden, david weiss, is a trump administration holdover and he was held over specifically in that role even though the president would be well within his rights to not hold him over, he was held over by merrick garland. new president and new u.s. attorney. he was held over by the fact he is a trump appointee because he had overseen this case. do you know how long this guy was overseeing the hunter biden case? five years. okay? replacing him might have appeared to be political impropriety on the biden administration so david weiss state. hunter biden has been targeted by conspiracy theories for the better part of a decade and endless hearings and the like, is now being prosecuted by the department of justice in the person of david weiss for incredibly arcane alleged defense. the allegation is that when hunter biden purchased a handgun in 2018, he lied on the federal form when he said he had not abused drugs. he possessed the handgun for, wait for it, 11 days. he lied on the form about drug use and had the handgun for 11 days and he now face
the man running the prosecution against hunter biden, david weiss, is a trump administration holdover and he was held over specifically in that role even though the president would be well within his rights to not hold him over, he was held over by merrick garland. new president and new u.s. attorney. he was held over by the fact he is a trump appointee because he had overseen this case. do you know how long this guy was overseeing the hunter biden case? five years. okay? replacing him might...
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the sentencing date has been set yet speaking after the conviction, special counsel, david weiss, who brought the case explained why hunter biden had been convict. while there has been much testimony about the defendant's abuse of drugs and alcohol, ultimately this case was not just about addiction. a disease that hans families across the united states, including 100 biden's family. this case was about the legal choices defendant made while in the throes of addiction. his choice to lie on a government form when he bought a gun and the choice to den possess that gun. it was these choices and the combination of guns and drugs that made his conduct dangerous. when he w, janelle, do alone is covering this story forrest janelle, good to see. i mean this story we heard right there from david weiss would be that it had all the sordid details. a tab boy would love um, but this would not be a new story. if hunter bite and were not assigned to the us president, but he is the president's side. talk to me about the importance of what happened in court today as well, of course. so as you pointed o
the sentencing date has been set yet speaking after the conviction, special counsel, david weiss, who brought the case explained why hunter biden had been convict. while there has been much testimony about the defendant's abuse of drugs and alcohol, ultimately this case was not just about addiction. a disease that hans families across the united states, including 100 biden's family. this case was about the legal choices defendant made while in the throes of addiction. his choice to lie on a...
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i mean this story we heard right there from david weiss would be that it had all the sordid details. let's have we would love. but this would not be a new story if 100 bite and we're not the son of the us president. but he is the president side talk to me about the importance of what happened in court today or well, of course. so as you pointed out, this is historical. this is the 1st time that a sitting president child has been convicted of a crime. but as you rightly also say, we're talking about the president's son and not the president himself. so why is this important? it's important because of the very specific political and do this whole situation that this is all happening and so parallel to hunter biden's legal troubles. you also have jo barton's chief political arrival, donald trump, having his own days and court for various offences. and he has accused joe biden of webinar using the justice system against him. now, after today, however, we've learned that this is the same, just the system that would convict though biden's own son hunter biden. as such, it's become much har
i mean this story we heard right there from david weiss would be that it had all the sordid details. let's have we would love. but this would not be a new story if 100 bite and we're not the son of the us president. but he is the president side talk to me about the importance of what happened in court today or well, of course. so as you pointed out, this is historical. this is the 1st time that a sitting president child has been convicted of a crime. but as you rightly also say, we're talking...
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hunter biden's addiction struggles are well-known, but special prosecutor david weiss rejecting the ideat the case was just about addiction, saying the case was really about the illegal choices hunter biden made, after releasing a statement in which he once more vowed to accept the verdict, president biden flying to delaware where he was greeted by his son hunter on the tarmac. ryan nobles is in delaware tonight with the latest. >> reporter: tonight, president biden arriving in delaware, hugging his son on the tarmac after hunter biden became the first child of a sitting president found guilty in a criminal trial. >> no one in this country is above the law. >> reporter: it took just three hours of deliberations for 12 jurors to unanimously determine that hunter biden was guilty of three felony counts for lying about his drug use on a federal background check in order to buy a gun. special counsel david weiss who oversaw the prosecution saying this was not a case about hunter's struggles with crack, but his decision to break the law. >> his choice to lie on a government form when he bough
hunter biden's addiction struggles are well-known, but special prosecutor david weiss rejecting the ideat the case was just about addiction, saying the case was really about the illegal choices hunter biden made, after releasing a statement in which he once more vowed to accept the verdict, president biden flying to delaware where he was greeted by his son hunter on the tarmac. ryan nobles is in delaware tonight with the latest. >> reporter: tonight, president biden arriving in delaware,...
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special counsel david weiss, who oversaw the prosecution, saying this was not a case about hunter's strugglesh crack, but his decision to break the law. >> his choice to lie on a government form when he bought a gun and the choice to then possess that gun. it was these choices and the combination of guns and drugs that made his conduct dangerous. >> reporter: inside the courtroom, the president's 54-year-old son did not react as the verdict was read. he left the courthouse holding the hand of the first lady, later releasing a statement, saying, "i am more grateful today for the love and support i experienced this last week from melissa, my family, my friends, and my community than i am disappointed by the outcome." the verdict comes after four days of damning testimony from people who are or were once close to hunter biden. many testifying about his drug use around the time he filled out the background check, saying he was not a drug user. zoe kestan, his ex-girlfriend, testifying she witnessed hunter smoking crack every 20 minutes or so. the prosecution also using clips from hunter's own boo
special counsel david weiss, who oversaw the prosecution, saying this was not a case about hunter's strugglesh crack, but his decision to break the law. >> his choice to lie on a government form when he bought a gun and the choice to then possess that gun. it was these choices and the combination of guns and drugs that made his conduct dangerous. >> reporter: inside the courtroom, the president's 54-year-old son did not react as the verdict was read. he left the courthouse holding...
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>> right and i'm not going to speak for why david weiss is bringing this particular case, but you see democrats bending over backwards to respect the rule of law. >> it is so wild. do people know there is this enormous study of contrast happening and do they care? >> right and there is no banana republic on earth where the president's beloved son is prosecuted by his justice department unless he is ordering it. >>> coming up, just what happens when the republican front-runner recently convicted on 34 counts meets with his new probation officer. a whole new world donald trump is about to enter next. next. and that doesn't work when you're writing a mystery and i knew i needed to do something so i started taking prevagen. i realized that i was much more clear, much sharper. i was remembering the details that i was supposed to. prevagen keeps my brain working right. prevagen. at stores everywhere without a prescription. when we say it'll be on time, they expect it to be on time. turn shipping to your advantage. keep those expectations with reliable ground shipping. thanks brandon. with u
>> right and i'm not going to speak for why david weiss is bringing this particular case, but you see democrats bending over backwards to respect the rule of law. >> it is so wild. do people know there is this enormous study of contrast happening and do they care? >> right and there is no banana republic on earth where the president's beloved son is prosecuted by his justice department unless he is ordering it. >>> coming up, just what happens when the republican...
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take a listen to david weiss. >> no one in this country is above the law.ne must be accountable for their actions. even this defendant. however, hunter biden should be no more accountable than any other citizen >> reporter: we also have a written statement from hunter biden himself who said he's more grateful for the love and support i experienced this last week from his wife, melissa, my family, friends, and community than i am disappointed by the outcome. he added recovery is possible by the grace of god and i am blessed to experience that gift one day at a time. in terms of what comes next, it's sentencing. that will take place two to three months from now. the judge will set a date. meantime, there will be an investigation, confidential report written, and that will include an interview with hunter biden, assessment of his offenses and him as a person. then the judge will make a decision. the guidelines in this case we believe call for around a year in prison but the judge is free to go below that and take into account this kind of case is rarely brough
take a listen to david weiss. >> no one in this country is above the law.ne must be accountable for their actions. even this defendant. however, hunter biden should be no more accountable than any other citizen >> reporter: we also have a written statement from hunter biden himself who said he's more grateful for the love and support i experienced this last week from his wife, melissa, my family, friends, and community than i am disappointed by the outcome. he added recovery is...
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i have been readings a lot how david weiss presented it's a very simple case.ve read that apparently his high dollar attorney abbe lowell who is represented many, many people in washington, d.c. what is he going to do is present to the jury two different gun forms. one of them was the original and one was from years later and somebody had written something on it. and it sounds like it may have been somebody from the gun store. is he going to suggest that somebody tamp erred with that and, in fact, just to create a doubt. and so then you have got wonder whether or not that's -- maybe this isn't such an easy case after all. >> well, look, if abbe lowell who is one of the most expensive and the most high powered attorneys in washington he will be trying to throw this reasonable doubt, the prosecution has a good answer for that question about the gun form just an additional driver's license or address added afterwards. abbe lowell is renowned as a jury whisperer. he is going to make this difficult and even though surviving is a trial is pretty low. the odds against
i have been readings a lot how david weiss presented it's a very simple case.ve read that apparently his high dollar attorney abbe lowell who is represented many, many people in washington, d.c. what is he going to do is present to the jury two different gun forms. one of them was the original and one was from years later and somebody had written something on it. and it sounds like it may have been somebody from the gun store. is he going to suggest that somebody tamp erred with that and, in...
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we'll hear from david weiss, who was the u.s.he district of delaware, that was apointed by merrick garland as a special counsel in this case. we'll hear from the prosecutors that argued this case in court. derek heinz and leo, who did tough questioning on hunter biden's own daughter, who took the stand in the closing days of the trial. it will be interesting to hear the perspective from this. we heard from hunter biden in a paper statement. no word if we might here from abbe lowell in the form of a press statement, as well. >> let's bring back lisa rubin and joyce vance. what can we expect to hear from special counsel david weiss? what can he say about this case at this point? >> i think we hear prosecutors thank the jury for their service. we will hear them acknowledge that cases like this are difficult and painful. and they appreciated that this jury set aside outside noise and performed their civic duty. and beyond that, they'll say that the justice department stands for the rule of law. it believes in following the facts and
we'll hear from david weiss, who was the u.s.he district of delaware, that was apointed by merrick garland as a special counsel in this case. we'll hear from the prosecutors that argued this case in court. derek heinz and leo, who did tough questioning on hunter biden's own daughter, who took the stand in the closing days of the trial. it will be interesting to hear the perspective from this. we heard from hunter biden in a paper statement. no word if we might here from abbe lowell in the form...
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ca >> the prosecution, the government, david weiss entered itplay g wei as evidencl in that trial. and then second. none.d then of this happens.whil but for those whistleblowers coming forward, but for shapley and ziegler coming forward and telling us what they wer an because that was the catalyst for the judge to take the close look that she did in thecatalys delaware court, or they wouldy have got that sweetheart deal throughwo. so those two guys came forward and gave us the facts and their stor -y. tory by the way, sean has stood up. the biden story has changed. the white house stor s sty has changed. >> david weiss's story has changed multiple times, but nott the whistleblowers and their story hasn't wavered one bit because their testimonin butwer- true. >> now, though, the government has acknowledged something-s trh that we knew four years ago that the laptop was very reapto does that now mean that hunterah implicating, the big guy and hunter complaining bitterly half his income to popsme - that hunter talking to eric gon about which account they're going to pay for pops as ho
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weiss he's proven himself that guy can throw 90-mile our fastballs and i would not want to mess withoutme, the charges as the reporter indicated these are very serious charges, tax evasion over many years, a lot of money and when you look at the indictments, the invasion the tax evasion is based on not paying for prostitutes, exotic cars all the kind of stuff but you don't want the jury or the judge or the public frankly to hear about, lastly i went back and looked at the central district of california i went back and looked at his record, this guy is a heavy hitter he sends people to jail. i've seen anywhere from a couple of years up to 20 years for similar situation cases i would be in there with hat and hand talking about a resolution. stuart: just step outside the legal arena for a moment and look at president biden under this extraordinary pressure of his family troubles he's in the middle of a campaign, do you think the personal pressure on him could exhilarate his cognitive decline. i'm asking you to stop outside of legality in your experience under this kind of pressure. >> list
weiss he's proven himself that guy can throw 90-mile our fastballs and i would not want to mess withoutme, the charges as the reporter indicated these are very serious charges, tax evasion over many years, a lot of money and when you look at the indictments, the invasion the tax evasion is based on not paying for prostitutes, exotic cars all the kind of stuff but you don't want the jury or the judge or the public frankly to hear about, lastly i went back and looked at the central district of...
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and so it is also as you said a threat to joe biden himself because of the david what -- david weiss was then the u.s. attorney in delaware allow the statute of limitations to run out on the most serious charges are of those in 2014 and 2015, they're still in the indictment g. years, and that brings into evidence that time that hunter biden was earning a million dollars a year from that corrupt energy company in ukraine, bridge a and it also brings in then right -- whom who was investigating the riders. know that is very uncomfortable for the president right on the eve of the election your neck that is why i would be really surprised if there wasn't some sort of plea deal going into their and i also have no doubt that joe biden will be pardoning his son in the lame-duck period after the election. you know, he's told many lies before and i'm sure he is lying now. there is no way he won't pardon hunter if hunter is, you know, has to go in to the election with those convictions. >> martha: there's been a lot of reporting about how heavily this has weighed on president biden, that he get
and so it is also as you said a threat to joe biden himself because of the david what -- david weiss was then the u.s. attorney in delaware allow the statute of limitations to run out on the most serious charges are of those in 2014 and 2015, they're still in the indictment g. years, and that brings into evidence that time that hunter biden was earning a million dollars a year from that corrupt energy company in ukraine, bridge a and it also brings in then right -- whom who was investigating...
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they are the thorn in the side of david weiss and the department of justice and the house republicans only weapon to make sure they are protected, strong letters and investigation. this shows you the power of the department of justice because these two whistleblowers are not being protected. they are enemies of the department of justice. they are enemies of the i.r.s. because they told the truth about the political side dealing between hunter biden, the department of justice, and david weiss. >> harris: they told the truth and are being punished. you talked about the power of the d.o.j. here is perhaps another example. the department of justice has asked a court to deny a request to delay former trump advisor steve bannon's prison sentence for contempt of congress. bannon argues he should remain free while he appeals. his fate is far different than that of attorney general merrick garland. d.o.j. announced its decision after the house found him in contempt. watch. >> this has been the most lawless and partisan attorney general we've ever seen. the number of people on planet earth who
they are the thorn in the side of david weiss and the department of justice and the house republicans only weapon to make sure they are protected, strong letters and investigation. this shows you the power of the department of justice because these two whistleblowers are not being protected. they are enemies of the department of justice. they are enemies of the i.r.s. because they told the truth about the political side dealing between hunter biden, the department of justice, and david weiss....
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host: that is david weiss yesterday talking about the felony convictions. it will be september 5 that hunter biden faces another set of charges for allegedly failing to pay up to $1.4 million in taxes and also filing a false return. to the events of yesterday come in maryland, democrats line, we will hear from willie. caller: i would like to say this. what happened with hunter biden, even though he is a part of the] presidential family, i think is trying to play a game of both hands are not clean. people have to remember what hunter biden did is a tragedy. hunter biden is not running for president like the former president is. think the democrats need to have that in mind. i think the press, including c-span need to get on the ball and focus on the issue of being the president of the united states instead of messing around with this issue. host: lee in maryland. we will hear from vincent in oklahoma. republican line. caller: i am thinking that trump better -- if hunter is his son, do not pardon. host: i'm not clear what you are saying. caller: i am saying h
host: that is david weiss yesterday talking about the felony convictions. it will be september 5 that hunter biden faces another set of charges for allegedly failing to pay up to $1.4 million in taxes and also filing a false return. to the events of yesterday come in maryland, democrats line, we will hear from willie. caller: i would like to say this. what happened with hunter biden, even though he is a part of the] presidential family, i think is trying to play a game of both hands are not...
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special counsel david weiss and team will out evidence which could include hunter's laptop, cmis argued its contents may been manipulated. federal prosecutors are adamant it is real and holds a proof of hunters guilt jurors are also expected to hear testimony from hunters form at romantic partners including potentially his ex-wife. ask yourself a new report today saying the first son is been caught up in years long legal battle regarding unpaid alimony detroit will reveal a highly personal unsavory details, photos and videos of the first son. all of which white house aides worry what effect the president's psyche. >> the white house may never comment on it but you can bet every single day of that trial is going to weigh heavily upon the president of the united states who is going to be affected by this in a profound way pick at a hearing last week hunters team appeared to hint at portion of their defense strategy. they are suggesting the owners of the store hunter bought his gun met also the form that lies of the heart of this case hunter faces a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison se
special counsel david weiss and team will out evidence which could include hunter's laptop, cmis argued its contents may been manipulated. federal prosecutors are adamant it is real and holds a proof of hunters guilt jurors are also expected to hear testimony from hunters form at romantic partners including potentially his ex-wife. ask yourself a new report today saying the first son is been caught up in years long legal battle regarding unpaid alimony detroit will reveal a highly personal...
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the white house story has changed palatine a story has changed, david weiss' orienting multiple timeshistleblowers and their story has not wavered one bit because their post -- testimony was true. >> sean: the government has acknowledged something that we knew four years ago, that the laptop was very real. does that know me that hunter implicating the big guy and hunter, complaining bitt bitterly,'s income -- income go to pop's, that hunter -- after talking to eric sherman about which income -- account build pay for pop's home repairs. this issue of burisma, that all of this now come into play in terms of a real investigation and possibly -- if we had a real attorney general that actually believed in equal justice and application of our loss, when he really -- when he be investigating it? and what does it say about the fact that he new the laptop was real for foreclosures and did nothing with her? >> we've sent referrals to this attorney general and i think in four and half months we are going to have a new president and then in january of next year we're going to have a new attorney
the white house story has changed palatine a story has changed, david weiss' orienting multiple timeshistleblowers and their story has not wavered one bit because their post -- testimony was true. >> sean: the government has acknowledged something that we knew four years ago, that the laptop was very real. does that know me that hunter implicating the big guy and hunter, complaining bitt bitterly,'s income -- income go to pop's, that hunter -- after talking to eric sherman about which...
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david weiss, who faced criticism from republicans and democrats over his handling of the prosecution said -- >> this case was about the illegal choices the defendant made while in the throws of addiction. it was these choices and the combination of guns and drugs that made his conduct dangerous. he was later seen leaving wilmington hotel. made a comment. i'm more grateful today for the love and support i experienced this last week from alissa, my family, my friends and my community than i am disappointed by the outcome. >> a sentencing date has not yet been set, john. hunter could face up to 25 years behind bars. we expect that to extend past the election. that sentencing, if these appeals come into play, which are expected by his legal team. hunters' legal problems not over yet. is he facing trial for federal tax charges in california there is expected to go to trial unless there is a plea deal october 5th. >> john: that could be a big one. david spunt in wilmington. thank you. a stroke of irony president biden made an appearance today at an event about gun control. the president di
david weiss, who faced criticism from republicans and democrats over his handling of the prosecution said -- >> this case was about the illegal choices the defendant made while in the throws of addiction. it was these choices and the combination of guns and drugs that made his conduct dangerous. he was later seen leaving wilmington hotel. made a comment. i'm more grateful today for the love and support i experienced this last week from alissa, my family, my friends and my community than i...
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let me ask you about the special prosecutor, david weiss.y who signed off on a sketchy plea deal to being the attack dog for the prosecution. listen to what he said yesterday. >> no one in this country is above the law. everyone must be accountable for their actions, even this defendant. as you know, we have additional trials and investigative work to be done so i will not entertain questions at this time. our work continues. >> john: the consensus seems to be his prosecutorial team did a very good job in judge noreika's court but what do you think of weiss himself and how he has handled this case? >> i do agree with you that the prosecutors who tried the case did a very good job. i also think david weiss is the best defense lawyer hunter biden has ever had, and because he delayed the way he delayed, not only are some of the most serious charges no longer prosecutable in the tax case, but everything has been pushed so close to the election that in the end, hunter is not going to see the inside of a federal prison no matter what happens in th
let me ask you about the special prosecutor, david weiss.y who signed off on a sketchy plea deal to being the attack dog for the prosecution. listen to what he said yesterday. >> no one in this country is above the law. everyone must be accountable for their actions, even this defendant. as you know, we have additional trials and investigative work to be done so i will not entertain questions at this time. our work continues. >> john: the consensus seems to be his prosecutorial team...
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special counsel david weiss, who prosecuted the case, spoke about the verdict earlier today. >> ultimatelyhis case was not just about addiction, a disease that haunts families across the united states, including hunter biden's. this case was about illegal choices the defendant made while in the throws of addiction. no one in this country is above the law. everyone must be accountable for their act, even this defendant. however, hunter biden should be no more accountable than any other citizen convicted of this same conduct. amna: hunter biden released a statement after the verdict saying. i am more grateful today for the love and support i experienced this last week from melissa, my family, my friends, and my community than i am disappointed by the outcome. recovery is possible by the grace of god, and i am blessed to experience that gift one day at a time. geoff: npr justice correspondent ryan lucas has been in the courtroom throughout the trial he joined us now every helpless unders and how the arrived fiction on all three counts, because hunter biden lawyers are that he knowingly violat
special counsel david weiss, who prosecuted the case, spoke about the verdict earlier today. >> ultimatelyhis case was not just about addiction, a disease that haunts families across the united states, including hunter biden's. this case was about illegal choices the defendant made while in the throws of addiction. no one in this country is above the law. everyone must be accountable for their act, even this defendant. however, hunter biden should be no more accountable than any other...
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weiss this case was about the illegal choices defendant made while in the throes of addiction. >> his choice to lie on a government form when he bought a gun and the choice to them possess that gun, it was these choices. and the combination of guns and drugs that made his conduct dangerous second no one in this country is above the law everyone must, be accountable for their actions. even this defendant however hunter biden, should be no more accountable than any other citizen convicted of this same conduct. the prosecution has been and will continue to be committed to this principle some jurors though, are now questioning whether this case should have even been brought with one woman saying to cnn that it seemed like a waste of taxpayer dollars. >> this is someone who who served on the jury another one calling the process, quote, frustrating because he quote felt like we couldn't get the full story. >> let's take you now, live outside the federal courthouse in delaware with cnn's paula reid. >> we also have cnn's kayla tausche with us at the white house. first two you, paulo, what el
weiss this case was about the illegal choices defendant made while in the throes of addiction. >> his choice to lie on a government form when he bought a gun and the choice to them possess that gun, it was these choices. and the combination of guns and drugs that made his conduct dangerous second no one in this country is above the law everyone must, be accountable for their actions. even this defendant however hunter biden, should be no more accountable than any other citizen convicted...
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in september, david weiss will argue biden should be found guilty again when he stands trial for taxia. joining us now, msnbc legal correspondent, lisa rubin, former assistant district attorney with the manhattan district attorney's office, and msnbc legal analyst, catherine christian, and msnbc legal analyst, barbara mcquaid. ladies, great to have you. lisa, talk about the verdict. very quickly, it came down within three hours and there was no hesitation. >> there wasn't hesitation although i think you saw some sadness. the juror you were talking to on the phone, when you asked him if he thought hunter should do jail time, he was clear he didn't think he should and yet he felt very much that the conviction was just and the charges should have been brought. so my guess is that there was some coalesce by the jurors. they quickly came to an understanding that where it came to knowingly and starting the question about whether he was a user or addict falsely, he in fact did so and yet, these are tragic circumstances. >> prosecutor david weiss called this a good day. said that everybody s
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. >> that was special counsel david weiss speaking to reporters after a jury found hunter biden guilty on three felony counts in this federal gun trial. we'll go over the key take-aways including what hunter's sentence could look like, how president biden reacted, and what one juror is now saying about what happened during deliberations. >>> plus, we'll break down new poll numbers that show who voters in key battleground states say they believe is best to handle the economy ahead of november's election. >>> and also, despite his long running feud with donald trump, senator mitch mcconnell says he will attend a meeting with the former president this week. their first face-to-face meeting in four years. we'll talk about what to expect from that. >>> good morning and welcome to "way too early" on this wednesday, june 12th. i'm jonathan lemire. thanks for starting your day with us, and we have a lot to get to this morning, and we will begin here. a jury has found hunter biden guilty on all three felony gun charges in his federal trial. the jury reached its verdict yesterday in wilmington,
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weiss, a trump appointed da, to the case. hunter's lawyers could cast doubt on who exactly filled out the form, and whether hunter biden was even an addict at the time. >> the uniqueness of this case is that hunter biden's addiction is very public, just think about it this way. how would you know if someone had an addiction? that's usually a very private, issue jury selection could last up to five days. >> if convicted, hunter could face up to 25 years in prison. but experts say nonviolent first time offenders rarely get serious prison time for gun charges. christiane cordero, abc news, washington. >> christiane, thank you. congresswoman sheila jackson lee has announced that she's been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. the 74 year old texas democrat says she's currently undergoing treatment and standing in faith. jackson lee has served in congress for nearly 30 years, representing a district that includes parts of houston she released. she recently lost her bid for mayor, but easily won the primary to regain her current seat.
weiss, a trump appointed da, to the case. hunter's lawyers could cast doubt on who exactly filled out the form, and whether hunter biden was even an addict at the time. >> the uniqueness of this case is that hunter biden's addiction is very public, just think about it this way. how would you know if someone had an addiction? that's usually a very private, issue jury selection could last up to five days. >> if convicted, hunter could face up to 25 years in prison. but experts say...
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the president's son faces three charges brought by the special counsel, david weiss.of violating federal law by buying and possessing a firearm while addicted to illegal drugs. he's also accused of lying about his drug use on a form while buying the gun. hunter biden claims he is being politically targeted. >>> well, that trial comes days after former president donald trump's criminal conviction in new york. cristian benavides has this reaction to the verdict in a new cbs poll. >> reporter: in an interview with fox and friends released sunday, the former president was asked about the possibility of jail time. something legal experts say would be unlikely for a non-violent first time offender. >> the judge could decide to say hey, house arrest or even jail. >> i'm okay with it. i'm not sure the public would stand for it. >> if you're on house arrest? >> i think it would be tough for the public to take. at a certain point there is a breaking point. >> reporter: president joe biden is with his family in delaware this weekend, but spoke out about the verdict friday and ab
the president's son faces three charges brought by the special counsel, david weiss.of violating federal law by buying and possessing a firearm while addicted to illegal drugs. he's also accused of lying about his drug use on a form while buying the gun. hunter biden claims he is being politically targeted. >>> well, that trial comes days after former president donald trump's criminal conviction in new york. cristian benavides has this reaction to the verdict in a new cbs poll....
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keep in mind the doj prosecutord tasked with investigating hunter david weiss w, he letimio the statute of limitations run out on the most serious allegation hes, which could have connected hunter's business to thconnectee big guy himself. sadly, the doj is not looking out for you. their primary concern seems to revolve around protecting weak democrats from scrutiny, helping to elect joe biden while waging lawfare against donald trump. and needless to say, massive reform and accountability massym is needed in washington and in the swamp. and by the way, starting in september, early voting begins in 146 days. it's election day. only you 146s can fix it. here with reaction, fox news contributor jonathan turlean tuh we got over the case. to me, the evidence was overwhelming incontrovertible. what about this real big storyhs to me, which is now we that they've known from the beginning that the laptop begias rea. >> all these people lied. the 50 t one intel agents. you know what i guess at the direction of wink and tony blinken, you know, out there, they knew nothing about the laptop. t hu t
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. >> reporter: special counsel david weiss brought the charges against the president's son after a proposed plea deal fell apart last year. >> this case was about the illegal choices the defendant made while in addiction. it was these choices and the combination of guns and drugs that made his conduct dangerous. >> reporter: the jury of six men and six women found hunter biden guilty of three felony charges including falsifying statements to purchase the firearm in 2018, and possessing the weapon while being a drug user or addict. throughout the trial, the defense argued their client was not using at the time of the purchase and did not knowingly violate the law. this case marks the first time the child of the sitting u.s. president has ever been convicted of the crime and could face prison time. >> i think that the sentence here is not going to be until the year. and it is effectively the first offender. but for a fairly limited period, we would be talking about a year or two, not five or six. >> reporter: in a statement, president biden said he loves his son and will accept the outcome of
. >> reporter: special counsel david weiss brought the charges against the president's son after a proposed plea deal fell apart last year. >> this case was about the illegal choices the defendant made while in addiction. it was these choices and the combination of guns and drugs that made his conduct dangerous. >> reporter: the jury of six men and six women found hunter biden guilty of three felony charges including falsifying statements to purchase the firearm in 2018, and...
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special counsel david weiss appointed by north maerrick gar brought the charges. >> no one is above the law. >> reporter: during the trial, prosecutors argued hunter knowingly lied on a federal form, checking a box saying he was not an active drug user when he purchased the gun. >> it was these choices and the combination of drugs and guns that made his conduct dangerous. >> reporter: hunter biden has admitted he's struggled with addiction but claimed he was not doing drugs at the time. he has brpreviously called the charges politically motivated. one of the 12 jurors said that's not the case. >> for us, it's not ploliticall motivated. our politics never played in anything that we said in the jury room. >> reporter: after his conviction, hunter biden released this statement, saying, i am disappointed by the outcome. recovery is possible by the grace of god. first lady jill biden has been by her son's side for most of the trial. president biden did not address the verdict during a previously-scheduled gun safety event, but, in a statement, the president said, i will always be there for h
special counsel david weiss appointed by north maerrick gar brought the charges. >> no one is above the law. >> reporter: during the trial, prosecutors argued hunter knowingly lied on a federal form, checking a box saying he was not an active drug user when he purchased the gun. >> it was these choices and the combination of drugs and guns that made his conduct dangerous. >> reporter: hunter biden has admitted he's struggled with addiction but claimed he was not doing...
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special counsel david weiss, appointed by attorney general merrick garland, brought the charges. no one in this country is above the law. everyone must be accountable for their actions. even this defendant. during the trial, prosecutors argued hunter knowingly lied on a federal form checking a box, claiming he was not an active drug user when he purchased a gun. it was these choices and the combination of guns and drugs that made his conduct dangerous. hunter biden has admitted he's struggled with addiction, but claimed he was not doing drugs at the time. he has previously called the charges politically motivated. one of the 12 jurors said that's not the case for us. it is not politically motivated. so, politics never played in anything that we said in the jury room. after his conviction, hunter biden released this statement saying, i am disappointed by the outcome. recovery is possible by the grace of god. first lady jill biden has been by her son's side for most of the trial. president biden did not address the verdict during a previously scheduled gun safety event. but in a st
special counsel david weiss, appointed by attorney general merrick garland, brought the charges. no one in this country is above the law. everyone must be accountable for their actions. even this defendant. during the trial, prosecutors argued hunter knowingly lied on a federal form checking a box, claiming he was not an active drug user when he purchased a gun. it was these choices and the combination of guns and drugs that made his conduct dangerous. hunter biden has admitted he's struggled...
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never forget, this is the same department of justice who made david weiss the special counsel in thandalf years investigating president n son and have this sweetheart deal he took to the court left out of court. he gets named special counsel. this is the same department of justice civil rights division has done nothing to address the -- this is the same department of justice who can't tell us who planted the pipe bombs on january 6, who leaked the draft the white house. in this is the same department of justice who told us in a memo from the attorney general himself that moms and dads should be investigated, same department of -- life catholics are extremists. the same department of justice who censored americans and the retaliated against whistleblowerstw who came to this committee and told us about these wrongdoings. mr. burling, we are glad you are here today. we've got lots of questions. many americans believe there is now a double standard in our justice system. they believe that because there is. we are going to have lotss about that problem. with that, i yield to the ranking mem
never forget, this is the same department of justice who made david weiss the special counsel in thandalf years investigating president n son and have this sweetheart deal he took to the court left out of court. he gets named special counsel. this is the same department of justice civil rights division has done nothing to address the -- this is the same department of justice who can't tell us who planted the pipe bombs on january 6, who leaked the draft the white house. in this is the same...
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. >> reporter: prosecutors for special counsel david weiss opened their case telling the six man-six woman delaware jury no one is before the law. addiction may not be a choice, but lying and buying a gun is a choice to. -- choice. biden has pleaded not guilty to unlawfully using a gun while using drugs and making false statements applying for the gun in october, 2018, for not acknowledging drug use at the time. his defense attorney argued the president's son didn't knowingly make false statements because he was seeking sobriety and like addicts experienced a deep state of denial. >> they're trying to point -- to paint hunter biden as someone who was making good faith effort to get himself clean, to get his life back in order. >> reporter: biden's ex-wife kathleen and hallie biden, his brother's widow with whom he was also romantically linked, will testify and prosecutors warn the jurors it will be embarrassing for hunter biden. scott macfarlane, cbs news, wilmington, delaware. >>> while attorney general merrick garland pushed back against what he calls dangerous attacks on the justi
. >> reporter: prosecutors for special counsel david weiss opened their case telling the six man-six woman delaware jury no one is before the law. addiction may not be a choice, but lying and buying a gun is a choice to. -- choice. biden has pleaded not guilty to unlawfully using a gun while using drugs and making false statements applying for the gun in october, 2018, for not acknowledging drug use at the time. his defense attorney argued the president's son didn't knowingly make false...
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special prosecutor david weiss, then charging him for tax and gun crimes to which hunter biden has pleaded not guilty. weiss saying he'll rely on hunter's laptop, writing the laptop is real. it will be introduced as a trial exhibit and contains significant evidence of the defendant's guilt. prosecutors also expected to call hallie dating when the han discovered. shy' she was the widow of his brother beau. >>> anthony fauci was grilled on the hill. he was asked whether the six-foot distancing rule was arbitrary after the testimony that the measure just sort of appeared. >> do you think that a rule that sort of just appeared is substantial justification for the regulations that we saw based on that six-foot rule? >> when saying it just appeared, it came from the cdc. >> and you didn't feel an obligation as the lead scientist at the nih to challenge that? >> i've challenged the cdc multiple times. >> fauci also denied withholding data supportive of the theory that the coronavirus leaked from a research lab in wuhan, china. >>> atlanta's water woes are dragging into a fifth day. two massive wa
special prosecutor david weiss, then charging him for tax and gun crimes to which hunter biden has pleaded not guilty. weiss saying he'll rely on hunter's laptop, writing the laptop is real. it will be introduced as a trial exhibit and contains significant evidence of the defendant's guilt. prosecutors also expected to call hallie dating when the han discovered. shy' she was the widow of his brother beau. >>> anthony fauci was grilled on the hill. he was asked whether the six-foot...