Hunter Biden’s hacking lawsuit just went up in flames due to his claimed financial woes. The former President’s son, who once lived a lavish lifestyle, now claims he can’t even afford to continue his legal fight against a former Trump aide. And the lawsuit against the man who found the laptop has finally come to an end.
At a glance:
• Hunter Biden’s laptop hacking lawsuit has been dismissed by a California federal judge
• Judge ruled Biden cannot refile the case in the future, permanently ending the legal battle
• Biden cited poor memoir sales, struggling art career, and wildfire displacement as reasons for financial hardship
• Former Trump aide Garrett Ziegler, the defendant, opposed the dismissal while seeking legal fees
• Photos showed Biden’s Malibu home largely untouched by wildfires despite his evacuation claims
Hunter’s Financial Woes Lead to Case Dismissal
Federal Judge Hernán Vera of California has dismissed Hunter Biden’s lawsuit alleging his infamous laptop was hacked by former Trump White House aide Garrett Ziegler. The judge’s ruling came after Biden requested the case be dropped, citing severe financial difficulties that prevented him from continuing the legal battle.
In court filings, the former President’s son claimed his memoir and artwork sales have fallen far short of expectations, leaving him unable to fund the lawsuit. Biden also stated that his family had been forced to relocate from their Malibu home due to wildfires, creating additional financial strain.
Judge Rules Against Future Filings
While Judge Vera granted Biden’s request to dismiss the case, he added a critical stipulation that prevents Biden from refiling the lawsuit in the future. This ruling effectively ends the legal proceedings permanently, a significant victory for Ziegler who had opposed the dismissal.
Ziegler, who worked in the Trump administration, had been pushing for the case to continue so he could pursue legal fees from Biden. Biden was scheduled for a deposition on March 10, but filed for dismissal before that could take place.
The judge specifically ruled against keeping the case open-ended to prevent giving Biden an unfair advantage. This decisive action ensures Ziegler won’t face the same legal claims again.
Questions About Biden’s Financial Claims
Photographs of Biden’s Malibu home have raised questions about his claimed wildfire displacement, however. Images showed the house largely intact while surrounding properties were destroyed, contradicting part of his financial hardship narrative.
This case dismissal adds to Hunter Biden’s mounting legal troubles, which include previous criminal convictions for gun possession while using drugs and tax evasion. Former President Biden pardoned his son for these convictions, a move that drew significant criticism from Republicans.
Some observers have speculated that Biden’s sudden financial urgency might be exaggerated or potentially linked to plans for international travel. Either way, he wanted the case to be over – but now he can’t refile it, the matter is over for good.
