Hunter Biden’s Lawyer May Have Breached Ethics by Using Ex-Client Jared Kushner for PR Gain

In a twist that sounds like⁤ it’s⁣ straight out of a legal drama, Abbe Lowell, Hunter Biden’s⁤ top lawyer, ⁢has sparked a firestorm of ethical questions. The pivot point of this controversy?​ A surprising move that could be interpreted as‍ tossing his ‍former ⁢client Jared Kushner into the fray.

Only days ago, in a ‍fiery letter ⁣to congressional⁢ leaders, Lowell reversed his‍ earlier position that​ sought a public stage for Biden’s testimony – after backroom talks had concluded.

The Accusation

Lowell’s pen didn’t‌ just retract prior demands.‍ It blazed across paper with a pronouncement that ripped through decorum:

“Your blatant⁣ planned-for-media‍ event is ‌not a‍ proper proceeding but an obvious attempt to throw ‍a Hail Mary pass after the game has ended.”
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He lambasted⁤ the ongoing investigations, reducing them to‍ mere “circus ‍acts.”

The Initial Demand

Flashback to the fall, and​ you’ll find Lowell adamant about a transparent hearing. His tune changed, ⁢however, soon after Hunter Biden braced himself against Republican subpoenas.

The Turnaround

Fast forward to the aftermath of ​a private deposition, and Lowell not only retracts his call for ‍public discourse but also pits Kushner, a prominent past client, ⁣against lawmakers’ scrutiny, suggesting a⁢ double standard at ​play.

The Potential Ethics Violation

As Lowell highlighted excerpts from the transcript of Hunter Biden’s ⁤interview, he‌ conjured Kushner’s name into the ⁢proceedings, igniting ⁢controversy over ethical integrity:

“If you are serious about this oversight purpose‌ in a legitimate and bipartisan fashion,” Lowell urged, “you would hold ‌a hearing with relatives of former President Trump about whom you⁣ indicated you ⁤‘would ask.’”

The Complication

The knots tighten even further as⁢ Lowell’s statements to ABC News suggest a quid pro quo approach—include Kushner, and we’ll bring Biden.

The Former Representation

Lowell’s history of representing Kushner⁣ and Ivanka⁣ Trump adds‌ a layer of complexity, with ‍questions⁢ arising ⁢about whether he ⁢sought Kushner’s consent before using‌ him‌ as a leverage point in Hunter Biden’s defense. The response‍ from Kushner’s camp?​ A resounding expectation of “never.”

The ​Ethical Debate

A stirring ethical debate ensues, ⁢led by ⁣Jason Foster of Empower Oversight:

⁤ “Attorneys have a duty of loyalty to former clients, but Abbe Lowell offered to sacrifice Mr. Kushner’s interests… merely ‌to help… Hunter Biden make a ‌cheap PR point.”
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This⁣ unveils a tangled web of loyalty, legal maneuvering, and potentially, sacrificed ethics.

The Documentary Detour

Amidst this seasoned⁣ carousel of a‍ legal‍ face-off, Hunter Biden’s sudden Capitol Hill appearance—ostensibly for documentary footage—adds yet another provocative layer to​ the narrative.

House Investigators’ Inquiry

The chessboard⁢ that the House investigators have set is dense⁤ with shells companies and foreign investments, weaving through Biden family ‍business dealings. The undercurrent? Accusations of influence-peddling at​ the highest tiers of power.

Refusing the Public Hearing

Yet now, as ⁣the stage is set for a⁢ public hearing, Hunter Biden abstains from joining a lineup that could disclose the intricacies of these ‍alleged schemes, despite earlier relenting to a deposition ⁢and the optics of its invitation.

Committee⁢ Chair Rep. James Comer remains unmoved, anticipating Biden’s cooperation: “Next week’s hearing is ⁣moving forward and⁤ we fully expect Hunter to participate.”