Judge Denies Request, Orders Hunter Biden to Appear in Court

The special counsel argued the appearance would ‘promote the public’s confidence’ that Hunter Biden is not receiving special treatment.

Hunter Biden walks to a waiting SUV after arriving with President Joe Biden on Marine One at Fort McNair in Washington on July 4, 2023. Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images

A judge ruled that Hunter Biden will need to be arraigned in person, denying his request this week to attend his hearing virtually.

Special counsel David Weiss had argued that Hunter Biden should be required to make in-person court appearances, opposing Mr. Biden’s request.