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Hunter Biden Asks Judge to Keep $1.7M Defamation Judgment

By Drooid · Oct 4, 2026, 6:21 PM UTC · How we work

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U.S. former first son Hunter Biden asked a judge to keep his $1.7 million defamation judgment.
Winston Taylor LLP filed a lien notice claiming fees from its representation of Biden.
Attorney Brian Sullivan filed paperwork to strike lien, arguing the contract did not explain consequences.
Patrick Byrne appealed the judgment and posted a $2.1 million bond to cover loss.
Winston Taylor attorney Abbe Lowell left the firm, allowing Biden to avoid payments.

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U.S. former first son Hunter Biden asked a judge to keep his $1.7 million defamation judgment.
Winston Taylor LLP filed a lien notice claiming fees from its representation of Biden.
Attorney Brian Sullivan filed paperwork to strike lien, arguing the contract did not explain consequences.
Patrick Byrne appealed the judgment and posted a $2.1 million bond to cover loss.
Winston Taylor attorney Abbe Lowell left the firm, allowing Biden to avoid payments.