Hallie Biden, wife of Hunter Biden, testified in court about her "panic" upon discovering his gun and her subsequent embarrassment and shame over her own crack cocaine use.
**Paragraph 1:** Hallie Biden, the 50-year-old wife of President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden, took the witness stand in a trial involving her husband's alleged illegal gun possession.
**Paragraph 2:** Ms. Biden testified that she was "panicked" when she found a gun in her husband's pickup truck in 2018. She said she had no idea he owned a firearm.
**Paragraph 3:** The prosecutors alleged that Mr. Biden, 54, purchased the gun in violation of a federal law that prohibits him from possessing weapons due to a prior drug conviction.
**Paragraph 4:** Ms. Biden admitted that she began using crack cocaine after her husband introduced her to the drug. She said she felt "embarrassed and ashamed" about her addiction.
**Paragraph 5:** She also testified that she has been in recovery from drug use for several years and is now working as a mental health counselor.
**Paragraph 6:** The trial has put a spotlight on Hunter Biden's personal struggles, including his battle with drug addiction. He has acknowledged his past drug use but has denied any wrongdoing related to the gun charge.
**Paragraph 7:** Ms. Biden's testimony offered a glimpse into the couple's marriage and the strain that substance abuse has put on their relationship.
**Paragraph 8:** The trial is expected to continue for several more days. The jury will ultimately decide whether Mr. Biden is guilty of the charge of illegally possessing a firearm.
**Paragraph 9:** Ms. Biden's emotional testimony highlighted the personal toll that drug addiction can take on individuals and their loved ones.
**Paragraph 10:** The trial also serves as a reminder of the consequences of violating federal gun laws, particularly for those with a history of drug convictions.
