Attorneys representing Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, have issued a letter threatening to sue Fox News for alleged violations of "revenge porn" laws and the dissemination of discredited bribery allegations. The letter, sent by Hunter Biden's legal team at Geragos & Geragos to Fox News, demands the preservation of all relevant documents and indicates that litigation against Fox News is imminent.
The letter accuses Fox News of relentlessly attacking Hunter Biden for ratings and financial gain, particularly highlighting coverage related to a now-discredited claim involving alleged bribery. The legal team asserts that Fox News has perpetuated a conspiracy of disinformation, referencing the recent indictment of FBI informant Alexander Smirnov, who allegedly fabricated stories about Hunter Biden.
The letter also calls for the removal of a miniseries titled "The Trial of Hunter Biden" from Fox News' streaming services, which contains sexually graphic images of Hunter Biden. The legal team argues that these images, depicting Hunter Biden during a period of drug and alcohol addiction, violate laws against the nonconsensual disclosure of sexually explicit material.
If Hunter Biden proceeds with the lawsuit, it would be his first action against a major media organization. The letter cites statistics indicating the extensive coverage of Hunter Biden on Fox News, including segments by prominent anchors, such as Maria Bartiromo and Sean Hannity, regarding the discredited bribery allegation.
Hunter Biden's attorneys demand that Fox News expeditiously remove and disable access to the images and take other specified actions outlined in the letter. Fox News has defended its coverage of Hunter Biden, stating that it has accurately reported on publicized events involving him.
Hunter Biden's legal team's letter suggests that Fox News' coverage of Hunter Biden has been misleading and damaging, and they plan to hold the network accountable for its actions.