{"id":2124232,"date":"2023-12-13T16:50:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-13T21:50:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hunter-biden-refuses-to-sit-for-gop-deposition\/"},"modified":"2023-12-13T16:52:25","modified_gmt":"2023-12-13T21:52:25","slug":"hunter-biden-refuses-to-sit-for-gop-deposition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hunter-biden-refuses-to-sit-for-gop-deposition\/","title":{"rendered":"Hunter Biden declines GOP deposition request"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">12<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhunter-biden-refuses-to-sit-for-gop-deposition%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2124232&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><h2>OAN\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/tag\/stella-escobedo\">Stella Escobedo<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3>12:35 PM \u2013 Wednesday, December 13, 2023<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p>Hunter Biden\u2019s \u2064refusal to sit for Republican\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/contempt-charge-against-dan-scavino-based-on-false-claims-by-january-6-committee\/\" title=\"Contempt Charge Against Dan Scavino Based on False Claims by January 6 Committee\">closed-door deposition<\/a> \u200cis causing quite a stir. One America\u2019s Stella Escobedo had an intriguing conversation about it with criminal defense attorney David Gelman.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video autoplay controls loop poster=\"https:\/\/c3.oann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/vid-poster-image.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/d1cc0p6j4uj4n9.cloudfront.net\/68acba6a-f138-4ee8-9772-e045d404a3ff\/mp4\/5c425825-98bd-4935-9880-3c0205b07746_Mp4_Avc_Aac_16x9_1280x720p_30Hz_3.5Mbps_qvbr.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n<p class=\"dpsp-share-text\" style=\"margin-bottom:10px\"><strong>Share this post!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><h3>The\u2063 U.S. Supreme Court orders President Trump\u2019s legal team\u2063 to respond to Special Counsel Jack Smith\u2019s petition regarding presidential immunity by December 20th.<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><h3>In an exclusive interview, Florida Congressman Greg Steube shares his thoughts\u2063 on the \u200bpending\u2064 Foreign Intelligence And\u2064 Surveillance Act and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rep-steube-voices-opinions-on-fisa-pending-impeachment-inquiry-vote\/\" title=\"Rep. Steube shares views on FISA, upcoming impeachment vote\">impeachment inquiry votes<\/a>.<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><h3>Hunter Biden\u2019s refusal to\u2064 sit for Republican\u2019s\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/report-hunter-biden-phoned-dad-dozens-of-times-during-foreign-business-meetings-associate-will-testify\/\" title=\"Report: Hunter Biden frequently called his father during foreign business meetings, associate to testify.\">closed-door\u2064 deposition<\/a> is \u2064raising lots of questions.<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><h3>Congress is reevaluating the presence of whole milk \u200din school cafeterias.<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><h3>Tesla is recalling just over two million vehicles in the United \u2064States equipped with its Autopilot advanced driver-assistance\u2064 system to implement new safety measures.<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><h3>Netflix \u200bis\u200b poised to surpass Disney+ in the competition for U.S. advertising revenue \u200dnext year as price \u2063increases and a \u2063crackdown on password-sharing attract more viewers\u200b to its ad-supported plan.<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><h3>Microsoft and the AFL-CIO union federation have reached an agreement in which the software giant will \u200bremain neutral in union efforts to encourage workers\u2064 to \u200cjoin.<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><h3>Amazon.com seeks the dismissal of a U.S. government \u2064antitrust\u200b lawsuit that accuses the company of\u2062 employing illegal strategies \u200cto \u2064boost profits\u2063 in its online retail empire.<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> rnrn  <\/p>\n<h2> What\u200c are the legal implications of Hunter Biden&#8217;s refusal to \u200btestify in a closed-door deposition?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Hunter \u200cBiden&#8217;s Refusal \u200dto Testify Sparks Controversy and Speculation<\/p>\n<p>In a recent \u2063development, Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, has refused to sit for a closed-door deposition requested by Republicans. This decision has garnered\u2064 significant attention\u2063 and \u200bsparked intense debate. One America&#8217;s journalist,\u200d Stella Escobedo, had an intriguing conversation about this matter with criminal \u200bdefense attorney David Gelman.<\/p>\n<p>The refusal by Hunter Biden to testify in a closed-door deposition has raised\u200d questions \u2064about \u200dtransparency and accountability. Republicans \u2062have been pushing for answers regarding\u2063 his involvement in\u200b various controversial business dealings, particularly his role in Ukrainian and Chinese companies while his father was vice president.<\/p>\n<p>Critics \u2062argue that Hunter Biden&#8217;s \u200drefusal to testify raises\u200d suspicions and fuels speculation. They assert \u200cthat the lack of cooperation may suggest an attempt to conceal potentially damaging information. On the other hand, supporters of Hunter\u2064 Biden argue that\u200b this refusal is well within his rights\u200d and emphasize the importance of due process.<\/p>\n<p>Stella Escobedo spoke with criminal defense attorney David Gelman to gain \u200dinsights into \u2062the legal implications of Hunter Biden&#8217;s decision. Gelman highlighted\u2064 that individuals, even public figures, have the right\u2064 to decline testimony, particularly if there are concerns\u200c about self-incrimination or \u2064potential legal repercussions. \u2064He also \u200dmentioned that the decision\u2063 to refuse testimony in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hunter-biden-investigation-weiss-may-still-testify-to-congress-despite-doj-roadblocks\/\" title=\"Weiss could testify to Congress on Hunter Biden probe despite DOJ obstacles.\">closed-door setting<\/a> might be a strategic\u2063 one, considering the political climate\u200c surrounding \u200cthe controversy.<\/p>\n<p>However, Gelman \u2064also emphasized the potential consequences of such a refusal. He explained \u2062that public perception plays a crucial role in such high-profile cases, and opting not to\u200c testify could affect how Hunter\u200b Biden is perceived\u200b by the public and impact his credibility. Additionally, Gelman noted that\u200c refusal to testify may invite further\u2062 scrutiny and speculation, leading to a prolonged \u200dcontroversy.<\/p>\n<p>The conversation between Stella Escobedo and\u2062 David Gelman sheds light on the legal complexities and implications surrounding Hunter Biden&#8217;s\u2064 refusal\u2063 to testify. It highlights the\u2064 delicate \u2063balance between an individual&#8217;s rights \u200cand the public&#8217;s right to transparency \u2063and accountability.<\/p>\n<p>As the controversy continues, it\u2063 remains to be seen whether Hunter Biden&#8217;s refusal to testify will have a significant impact on ongoing investigations and the public&#8217;s \u200cperception of him. The lack of cooperation may only\u200b serve to fuel further speculation\u200c and\u200b scrutiny. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of the legal system\u200b to determine the truth and hold individuals accountable, regardless of their political affiliations.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Hunter Biden&#8217;s refusal to \u200csit for a closed-door deposition \u2062has caused a\u2062 stir and divided public opinion. It raises questions about transparency, accountability, and the limits of an \u200bindividual&#8217;s\u200c right \u200bto decline \u200ctestimony.\u200b The\u200c insights provided by criminal\u200b defense attorney David Gelman shed light on the legal implications and potential consequences of\u2064 this decision. As the controversy unfolds, it is crucial to maintain a fair and impartial approach in evaluating the facts and ensuring justice prevails.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>OAN&#8217;s Stella Escobedo discusses Hunter Biden&#8217;s refusal to attend a closed-door deposition with criminal defense attorney David Gelman, raising questions. 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