A federal appeals court has refused to throw out Hunter Biden’s indictment on federal gun charges, according to documents.
In a court document released Thursday, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit denied Hunter Biden’s case.
Democrat President Joe Biden’s son is set to stand trial next month in Delaware.
Following the court’s ruling, the trial will go ahead.
The court document released Thursday states:
“The defendant in this criminal case appealed three pretrial orders entered on April 12, 2024, denying his motions to dismiss the indictment.
“This appeal is DISMISSED because the defendant has not shown the District Court’s orders are appealable before final judgment.”
Biden’s lawyers filed the motion in federal court earlier this year.
They argue that a diversion agreement previously agreed to by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Biden’s legal team should remain in effect.
Biden was indicted last year for purchasing a revolver in 2018 while actively using narcotics.
He faces three felony charges related to the incident.
Hunter Biden has pleaded not guilty to all counts.
The president’s son has acknowledged his struggles with substance abuse during that period, including crack cocaine.
However, his lawyers have claimed he did not break