Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, is taking legal action against Fox News, claiming the network aired a fictionalized miniseries that unfairly targeted him. The series, which focused on Hunter Biden’s foreign business dealings, was released on the Fox Nation streaming platform in October 2022.
According to the lawsuit filed by Biden’s attorneys, Fox News aimed to “harass, annoy, alarm, and humiliate” him through the portrayal of his business activities. The attorneys argue that the network’s actions constitute a violation of New York state’s revenge porn law, as the series included intimate photos of Biden without his consent. This law is designed to protect individuals from the non-consensual distribution of private images meant to cause distress or harm.
The controversy surrounding the miniseries erupted shortly after its release, with Biden’s legal team promptly issuing a threat of legal action. In response, Fox News removed the series from its streaming service. However, the legal battle has now escalated with the formal lawsuit, seeking to hold the network accountable for its alleged misconduct.
Biden’s attorneys emphasize that the portrayal in the miniseries was not only a violation of his privacy but also a targeted attack intended to tarnish his reputation. They argue that the dissemination of intimate photos was particularly egregious, highlighting the need for stricter enforcement of laws protecting individuals from such invasions of privacy.
Fox News has yet to comment on the lawsuit, but the case is likely to draw significant attention given the high-profile nature of the parties involved. The lawsuit underscores ongoing tensions between the Biden family and certain media outlets, particularly those perceived as adversarial to the current administration.
