Hunter Biden has initiated a lawsuit against Fox News, alleging the network aired a misleading series and published inappropriate images. Filed in New York County Supreme Court, the lawsuit targets the miniseries “The Trial of Hunter Biden,” which Biden’s attorneys claim is a work of fiction that distorts the truth.
Biden’s legal team contends that the series manipulates facts and invents dialogue for entertainment, causing significant harm to his reputation. They argue that the series presents events out of context and misleads viewers about reality. Additionally, the lawsuit condemns Fox News for publishing explicit images of Biden, which were included in the series.
The network, in a statement, asserted, “We look forward to vindicating our rights in court.” The series, which aired on Fox Nation before being removed in April, included commentary from Judge Joe Brown, who noted that Biden was not facing charges at the time of airing.
Biden’s lawyers argue that the miniseries is not a legitimate news report but an attempt to profit from Biden’s persona. They claim that the series, which is based on a non-existent criminal case, confuses viewers about what is true and what is fabricated. This confusion, they argue, is damaging to Biden’s reputation and well-being.
The lawsuit also accuses Fox News of violating Biden’s civil rights by publishing explicit images and causing emotional distress. The legal team is seeking a jury trial, compensatory and punitive damages, and the disgorgement of profits earned from the series. They also referenced Fox’s previous settlement with Dominion Voting Systems, suggesting a history of questionable conduct by the network.
Fox News responded by calling the lawsuit politically driven and baseless. They noted that Biden only raised concerns about the series in April 2024, despite its release in 2022. Fox defended its coverage, stating, “Hunter Biden is a public figure who has been the subject of multiple investigations and is now a convicted felon.” The network emphasized its commitment to First Amendment rights and anticipated a favorable outcome in court.
