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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Hunter Biden Seeks Arrest of Patrick Byrne Over Defamation Case
Caption: Hunter Biden Seeks Arrest of Patrick Byrne Over Defamation Case. Hunter Biden asked a federal judge to issue a bench warrant for former Overstock.com CEO Patrick Byrne, accusing him of ignoring court orders in a 2023 libel suit. The lawsuit claims Byrne defamed Biden on social media by alleging he sought $800 million from Iran to unfreeze $8 billion in Iranian funds. Biden’s attorneys say Byrne concealed assets overseas and in cryptocurrencies while repeatedly ignoring court orders to appear in court. Judge Stephen Wilson, a Reagan appointee, previously called the case a “three-ring circus” due to Byrne’s repeated firing of lawyers and absence from court. Despite Byrne’s lack of communication, he continues posting actively on X, prompting Biden’s lawyers to propose posting court orders as replies as formal notice Byrne claims he cannot travel due to heart issues and resides in Dubai to avoid alleged threats from Venezuela. Byrne resigned from Overstock.com in 2019 after reports linking him to Maria Butina and was involved in Trump’s 2020 election challenges. The trial is now reset for October 14, with Biden’s attorneys continuing efforts to compel Byrne to appear and disclose his financial status. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Hunter Biden,Patrick Byrne,Overstock.com,libel suit,defamation,U.S. District Judge Stephen Wilson,Maria Butina,X social media
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