A Hollywood attorney and personal confidant of Hunter Biden, President Biden’s son, is threatening to take legal action against criminal defense attorney and Fox News contributor Johnathan Turley. Kevin Morris sat for an interview with the House Oversight Committee as part of a sweeping probe into President Biden’s family and their past foreign business dealings. Turley had commented in a column on Morris’ role in planning a “scorched Earth campaign” to counter any investigations into the Bidens’ alleged influence-peddling schemes. Turley also mentioned that the plan involved possible defamation lawsuits against critics.
Following the interview, in which Morris revealed he provided “massive” financial support to Hunter Biden, he may be following through on his plan to take legal action. Turley received a letter from Morris’ lawyer, Bryan M. Sullivan, warning of a potential defamation lawsuit if Turley doesn’t retract his criticism of Morris. Turley, however, has refused to issue a retraction despite the threats.
Morris has emerged as a major figure in the corruption scandal surrounding Hunter Biden. Turley questioned Morris’ representational claims and his role in the scandal. It remains unclear what Morris’ exact position is, as Turley pointed out in his column.
The effort to silence critics like Turley aims to protect wealthy and powerful public figures like Morris, according to Turley. Unfazed by the threats, Turley published another column reiterating his objections to Morris’ claims.
It remains to be seen whether Morris will proceed with the defamation lawsuit or if Turley’s refusal to retract his statements will stand. The situation sheds light on the complex dynamics surrounding the Biden family’s business dealings and the scrutiny they continue to face.
As the story develops, the focus remains on the ongoing investigations and the potential legal battles that may ensue. The implications for both Morris and Hunter Biden, as well as the wider political landscape, are yet to be fully understood.