In a courtroom hearing in Wilmington, Delaware on Friday, Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, requested the court to block prosecutors from discussing certain evidence in his upcoming trial for federal gun charges. The hearing, the last one before jury selection begins on June 3, saw Biden's defense attorneys filing a "motion in limine" to exclude specific aspects of his personal life from being presented to the jury, citing concerns over unfair prejudice.

Prosecutors had previously indicated their intention to use portions of Biden's book and laptop, including photos, to demonstrate to the jury that he had made false statements on a federal form when he purchased a revolver in 2018 while actively using narcotics. However, Biden's lawyers argued that certain details, such as references to his child support proceedings in Arkansas and his discharge from the Navy, should be deemed inadmissible.

The defense contended that specific salacious aspects, including expenses related to "adult entertainment, online chat rooms, or escort services," were not relevant to the charges at hand. They emphasized that such details served no purpose other than to provoke an emotional response from the jury and increase the likelihood of a conviction. Biden's legal team asserted that these unnecessary details should be excluded to ensure a fair trial.

While acknowledging that some evidence, such as purported drug purchases and ATM withdrawals, may be relevant to the case, Biden's defense argued against including any references to an "extravagant" or "lavish" lifestyle during periods of his addiction. They claimed that such information would prejudice the jury and divert attention from the actual charges against Biden.

The trial was initially scheduled for June 3 after a federal judge rejected Biden's legal team's request for a delay. The trial is expected to be concluded in less than a week, according to Special counsel attorney Derek Hines.

The 56-page indictment against Hunter Biden, handed down in Los Angeles in December, outlined felony charges and detailed his alleged salacious spending habits and lifestyle while also including allegations of tax violations.

As the trial date looms near, the courtroom hearing on Friday highlighted Biden's efforts to prevent certain aspects of his personal life from being used against him in court. The judge will now consider Biden's motion before the trial proceedings commence in early June.