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Hunter Biden Seeks Warrant Against Defamer Patrick Byrne

9/15/2025

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Hunter Biden's attorneys request a bench warrant against Patrick Byrne for disregarding court orders in a libel case.
The lawsuit claims Byrne defamed Biden by alleging he sought $800 million from Iran to release funds.
Biden's team asserts Byrne hides assets and has consistently failed to appear in court.
U.S. District Judge Stephen Wilson reset the trial for October 14, calling the case a "three-ring circus."
Byrne, active on social media, has not provided a current address to Biden's lawyers.

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Hunter Biden's attorneys request a bench warrant against Patrick Byrne for disregarding court orders in a libel case.
The lawsuit claims Byrne defamed Biden by alleging he sought $800 million from Iran to release funds.
Biden's team asserts Byrne hides assets and has consistently failed to appear in court.
U.S. District Judge Stephen Wilson reset the trial for October 14, calling the case a "three-ring circus."
Byrne, active on social media, has not provided a current address to Biden's lawyers.