In a Delaware trial, Hunter Biden’s ex-wife and ex-girlfriend testified about his drug use, while his defense questioned an FBI agent about the contents of his laptop. Hunter Biden, the son of the President of the United States, is being tried on firearms possession charges, accused of lying about his drug use when purchasing a gun in 2018.

Testimony of Kathleen Buhle
Kathleen Buhle, Hunter Biden’s ex-wife, testified under subpoena, providing details about Hunter’s drug use during their marriage:
–Discovery of Drugs: Buhle found a crack pipe in their home in July 2015 and confronted Hunter, who admitted to using crack.
–Previous Suspicions: Buhle already suspected Hunter’s drug use, as he had been discharged from the Navy after testing positive for drugs.
–Family Concerns: Buhle checked Hunter’s car before their daughter used it to ensure there were no drugs in it.
–Cross-Examination: Under questioning, Buhle stated she had not seen Hunter use drugs directly but knew from him that he was using.

Testimony of Zoe Kestan
Zoe Kestan, Hunter Biden’s ex-girlfriend, testified under immunity about her relationship and Hunter’s drug-related activities:
–Initial Encounter: She met Hunter in December 2017 at a Manhattan strip club, where he smoked crack in front of her during their first private session.
–Relationship: She described an intense relationship over the next 10 months, during which Hunter frequently smoked crack, even every 20 minutes.
–Visual Evidence: She presented photographs of Hunter smoking crack.
–Drug-Related Activities: She testified about Hunter’s drug purchases and his crack-making in Los Angeles.

Key Points from Kestan’s Testimony
Two points were especially relevant for the prosecutors:
–Drug Use in September 2018: Kestan testified that Hunter smoked crack after his rehab, demonstrating the resumption of drug use.
–Cash Withdrawals: Kestan stated she withdrew large sums of money for Hunter, most of which were used to buy drugs, crucial because these withdrawals occurred during the period when Hunter possessed the gun.

Hunter Biden’s Defense
Abbe Lowell, Hunter Biden’s lawyer, sought to weaken the witnesses’ statements:
–Relationship with Kestan: He highlighted that Kestan had no contact with Hunter in October 2018, the month he bought the gun.
–Use of Money: Lowell pointed out that Hunter also gave Kestan cash for personal expenses, not just for drugs.
–FBI Agent Interrogation: Lowell questioned FBI Special Agent Erika Jensen about Hunter’s perception of not having an addiction in October 2018. However, prosecutors highlighted a text message where Hunter mentioned smoking crack two days after buying the gun.

The testimonies of Buhle and Kestan provide important details about Hunter Biden’s drug use, while his defense aims to show gaps and weaknesses in the prosecution’s case. The trial’s progression will continue to reveal more about this complex and high-profile case.