Hunter Biden drops lawsuit against Fox News over explicit images

In the United States, Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, has recently ceased his legal battle against Fox News by voluntarily dismissing his lawsuit. The lawsuit alleged that the network aired explicit images of him during a miniseries titled 'The Trial of Hunter Biden,' which focused on his business dealings in Ukraine and China while his father was serving as vice president. Hunter first threatened legal action in April 2024, leading Fox Nation to remove the program from its streaming platform shortly after. Following this initial threat, Biden filed a lawsuit in July 2024, only to drop it a few weeks later, and then initiated a second lawsuit in October 2024, which he now has also dismissed. His legal representatives indicated that the case was dropped 'with prejudice,' meaning he cannot refile it in the future. While Biden's legal team did not disclose the reasons for ending the suit, their previous statements claimed that Fox News had crossed the boundaries of New York Civil Rights Law regarding 'revenge porn.' The series featured intimate images of Biden that appeared to originate from a laptop he left at a Delaware repair shop in 2019. The program had faced criticism for commercializing Biden's personal struggles and controversies, while Fox News celebrated the withdrawal of what they deemed a meritless lawsuit. Notably, Hunter Biden’s legal actions have also come under scrutiny due to previous allegations concerning his business dealings and personal legal troubles, including a conviction on federal gun charges and tax violations. The discussion around this lawsuit highlights ongoing debates regarding media ethics, privacy rights, and political motivations in legal actions taken by public figures.