Despite the influence wielded by Joe Biden, the outcome for his son Hunter is not guaranteed, as Magistrate Judge Christopher J. Burke turned down a request from Hunter's legal team for a virtual arraignment on his felony gun charges. Special Counsel David C.

Weiss and his office argued against the request, stating that the pandemic has long since ended and insisting that Hunter appear in person for the trial. The Court's previous authorization for virtual proceedings during the pandemic expired fifteen months ago, on June 21, 2022.

Since then, the Court has predominantly conducted in-person initial appearances and arraignments for defendants, treating Hunter no differently. This ensures the public's confidence in the fairness of the legal process for all defendants across different districts.

Hunter's attorney, Abbe Lowell, contended on Tuesday that requesting an online appearance aimed to reduce unnecessary burdens on the government. However, Judge Burke denied the motion, recognizing the importance of in-person hearings in criminal cases.

While the upcoming appearance may be brief, our Court consistently considers it to be significant. Therefore, the request for a virtual hearing is denied. The initial appearance and arraignment in this matter are scheduled for September 26, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 2A.

Despite the influence wielded by Joe Biden, the outcome for his son Hunter is not guaranteed, as Magistrate Judge Christopher J. Burke turned down a request from Hunter's legal team for a virtual arraignment on his felony gun charges. Special Counsel David C.
Weiss and his office argued against the request, stating that the pandemic has long since ended and insisting that Hunter appear in person for the trial. The Court's previous authorization for virtual proceedings during the pandemic expired fifteen months ago, on June 21, 2022.
Since then, the Court has predominantly conducted in-person initial appearances and arraignments for defendants, treating Hunter no differently. This ensures the public's confidence in the fairness of the legal process for all defendants across different districts.
Hunter's attorney, Abbe Lowell, contended on Tuesday that requesting an online appearance aimed to reduce unnecessary burdens on the government. However, Judge Burke denied the motion, recognizing the importance of in-person hearings in criminal cases.
While the upcoming appearance may be brief, our Court consistently considers it to be significant. Therefore, the request for a virtual hearing is denied. The initial appearance and arraignment in this matter are scheduled for September 26, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 2A.

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