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Hunter Biden Seeks to Dismiss Lawsuit Against Former Trump Aide Due to Financial Struggles

Hunter Biden files to withdraw lawsuit against Garrett Ziegler, citing significant financial troubles and inability to continue litigation costs.

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Hunter Biden has suffered a significant downturn in his income and has significant debt in the millions of dollars range.
Hunter Biden Says He’s Poor, Can’t Find a Place To Live as He Asks To Withdraw Lawsuit Against Ex-Trump Aide Who Published Laptop’s Content
New York Sun·4d
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The filing notes that Biden has experienced a “significant downturn” in his finances, citing both declines in book sales of his memoir as well as sales of his artwork, which the filing describes as his primary sources of income.
Hunter Biden asks for laptop data case to be dismissed, citing financial problems
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the flow of cash seems to have dried up for the former president’s son.
Hunter Biden ‘Finding It Difficult To Earn A Living’ Now That His Dad Is No Longer POTUS
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Mar 6th, 2025, 5:06 PM ET

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Hunter Biden is moving to dismiss his lawsuit against Garrett Ziegler, citing financial difficulties exacerbated by personal circumstances including recent fires that impacted his living situation. His legal team noted a substantial decrease in income from art and book sales, leading him to reevaluate ongoing litigation. Biden's financial troubles stem from a downturn in sales and the destruction of significant artwork in a recent fire. This decision is part of a larger trend, as he reassesses other pending legal actions.

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Hunter Biden is seeking to end his lawsuit against Garrett Ziegler due to financial difficulties, citing an inability to afford litigation.
Biden's financial troubles are attributed to a significant downturn in income from his art and book sales, in addition to personal losses from the Pacific Palisades fires.
He is prioritizing urgent personal issues related to debt, relocation, and living expenses over ongoing legal battles.

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