Hunter Biden’s Sister-in-Law, Ex-Lover Hallie, Testifies She’s ‘Ashamed’ of Using Crack, Says Hunter Introduced It: ‘I Regret That Time of My Life’

Hunter Biden’s sister-in-law turned lover, Hallie Biden, testified Thursday in federal court that Hunter introduced her to crack cocaine in the summer of 2018.

She expressed embarrassment and regret over that period, describing it as a low point she profoundly regrets.

Hallie Biden testified about how her brother-in-law-turned-lover, Hunter Biden, introduced her to crack cocaine. Getty Images

Hallie, the widow of Hunter’s late brother Beau Biden, recounted that she and Hunter became romantically involved in either late 2015 or early 2016. It was soon after their relationship began that she discovered Hunter’s drug use.

She testified that she saw Hunter Biden work and interact with friends and family despite his addiction. US District Court of Delaware

“I found it [crack] and Googled it because I didn’t know what it was,” Hallie testified, adding that Hunter identified the substance as crack cocaine.

Testifying under immunity, Hallie explained that she began using crack in June 2018 during a trip to California.

A photo of a bathroom counter submitted as evidence in Hunter Biden’s trial. US District Court of Delaware

They were staying at the Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles at the time. When prosecutor Leo Wise asked who introduced her to crack, Hallie responded, “Hunter did.

It was a terrible experience, and I’m embarrassed and ashamed. I regret that time of my life.” She noted that while she quit using by August 2018, Hunter continued to use the drug.

A bag of cocaine is shown as evidence. US District Court of Delaware

During her testimony, Hunter Biden, wearing glasses, sat at the defence table, occasionally glancing at his notes. His wife, Melissa Cohen Biden, sat in the gallery next to Hunter’s aunt, Valeria Biden.

First Lady Jill Biden, who attended the first three days of the trial, was absent Thursday as she was in France with President Biden for D-Day commemorations.

Hallie described her relationship with Hunter, noting they had known each other since middle school. Their romantic relationship developed gradually after Beau’s death from brain cancer in May 2015.

A photo of a crack pipe from the trial. District of Delaware Federal Court

Hallie testified that when she confronted Hunter about his drug use, he did not deny it. She later saw him smoke crack and even accompanied him on drug deals.

Despite his addiction, Hallie observed that Hunter continued to work and interact with friends and family. However, his behaviour sometimes becomes “agitated [and] high-strung” when using. At other times, he seemed to function normally, masking his addiction well.

Hallie’s testimony counters defence lawyer Abbe Lowell’s assertion that “there is no such thing as high-functioning crack addicts.” Hallie claimed Hunter had drugs at his Washington, DC, apartment and their shared home in Annapolis, Maryland.

His use became more frequent over time, eventually becoming a daily habit.

Hallie also recounted a pivotal moment when she found Hunter’s gun on October 23, 2018. He is charged with illegally owning a firearm while on drugs. She described Hunter as looking exhausted and possibly on drugs when he arrived at her home.

A photo of drugs and alcohol on a bathroom counter from the exhibits in Hunter’s trial. US District Court of Delaware

To help him get or stay sober, she cleaned his truck and found remnants of crack cocaine, paraphernalia, and the gun.

Panicking, Hallie decided to dispose of the gun. She placed it in a brown leather pouch and tossed it into a grocery store garbage can. She later tried to retrieve it but was unsuccessful. Surveillance footage in court depicted her disposing of and searching for the pouch.

Hallie confirmed she did not tell Hunter she was getting rid of the gun. However, he quickly became suspicious and asked her about it via text message. When she admitted to disposing of the firearm, Hunter instructed her to file a police report since the gun was registered in his name.

A photo of Hunter in bed from June 2018 — around the time Hallie Biden began using drugs with him. US District Court of Delaware

Prosecutors need to prove that Hunter was using drugs around the time he purchased the gun. Text messages shown in court revealed Hunter’s ongoing drug use, including one where he mentioned waiting for a dealer named Mookie. Hallie interpreted this as Hunter buying crack cocaine.

Hunter sent her another message on October 14, 2018, stating he was “sleeping in a car smoking crack.” Hallie responded the next day, expressing concern for his safety and a desire to help him get sober. “I am afraid you are going to die,” she wrote.

A photo of Hunter in a bathtub with women from the exhibits. US District Court of Delaware

Wise asked Hallie if she were afraid Hunter would overdose. “Maybe,” she responded. “Or suicide … I didn’t know.” Under cross-examination, Hallie admitted that she had not physically seen Hunter use drugs leading up to the day she tossed the revolver.

A photo of Hunter Biden and a woman from the exhibits. US District Court of Delaware

Defence lawyer Lowell argued that Hunter was struggling with alcohol abuse, not drug abuse, at the time. Hallie admitted under cross-examination that Hunter had lied to her in the past and that he might have been lying when he texted her about “sleeping in a car smoking crack.”

Hunter Biden is on trial for allegedly illegally owning a gun while hooked on drugs. Getty Images

Hallie Biden claimed that she was “embarrassed” about her time using the highly addictive street drug.

Hallie was accompanied in court by her new husband, Ohio financial broker John Hopkins Anning, whom she married over the weekend. Anning remarked that testifying was “very hard” on his new wife, adding, “It’s not a great way to start the honeymoon.”

Hunter purchased twenty-five cartridges of Hornady American Gunner ammunition. US District Court of Delaware

An additional photo of the ammunition purchased by Hunter. US District Court of Delaware

In her testimony, Hallie also recounted how the pressure of Hunter’s drug use and the secrecy surrounding it impacted their relationship and family dynamics. She described feeling isolated and overwhelmed, often trying to manage Hunter’s erratic behaviour while keeping up appearances for the sake of their children.

Hallie Biden recalled finding a crack in her home and needing to Google what it was because she didn’t know. REUTERS

Hallie said she stopped using the drug in August 2018.

Hallie mentioned that her primary concern was always the safety and well-being of their kids, which was a driving factor in her decision to dispose of the gun.

A photocopy of Hunter’s old passport. US District Court of Delaware

A photo of Hunter’s Delaware driver’s license. US District Court of Delaware

A screenshot of a text message sent by Hunter. US District Court of Delaware

The courtroom atmosphere grew tense as Hallie detailed the emotional toll of her relationship with Hunter. She conveyed a deep sense of regret and sorrow for the choices she made, emphasizing that her involvement with drugs was a dark period she hoped to leave behind.

A photo of Hunter wearing a shirt that says “Addicted.” US District Court of Delaware

A photo of cocaine being weighed on a scale from the exhibits in Hunter’s trial. US District Court of Delaware

Her testimony provided a stark and personal view of the consequences of substance abuse, drawing a poignant picture of the challenges faced by the Biden family.

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