Fact check: What information do we have about the latest whereabouts of Hunter Biden's laptop?

1. Summary of the results

The available information regarding the latest whereabouts of Hunter Biden's laptop suggests that it is currently in federal custody, specifically with the Department of Justice/FBI, as noted by the Wikipedia entry ^[1]. This is supported by the fact that the device or its data was introduced as evidence in a federal trial and cited in DOJ special-counsel filings ^[1]. The New York Post article also confirms that the FBI has possessed the laptop since December 2019 ^[2]. However, the House Judiciary Committee press release does not provide any information on the physical location or custody of the laptop itself, instead focusing on alleged CIA contractor involvement ^[3]. The key points to note are:

• The laptop is in federal custody ^[1]
• The FBI has possessed the laptop since December 2019 ^{[1] [2]}
• The laptop was used as evidence in a federal trial and cited in DOJ filings ^[1]

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Some missing context in the original statement includes the purpose of the laptop being in federal custody, which is for use in ongoing criminal proceedings ^[1]. Additionally, there is a lack of information on the current status of the laptop, beyond the fact that it is in federal custody. Alternative viewpoints, such as the alleged CIA contractor involvement, are presented by the House Judiciary Committee press release ^[3], but this does not provide any information on the laptop's location. Other potential viewpoints, such as the laptop's contents and their significance, are not addressed in the provided analyses. Key omitted facts include:

• The purpose of the laptop being used as evidence ^[1]
• The current status of the laptop beyond being in federal custody
• The significance of the laptop's contents

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement may be considered neutral, as it simply asks for information about the laptop's whereabouts. However, the framing of the question may benefit those who are seeking to question the handling of the laptop, such as the House Judiciary Committee ^[3]. On the other hand, the fact that the laptop is in federal custody and being used as evidence may benefit those who are investigating Hunter Biden, such as the DOJ ^[1]. The New York Post article's reiteration of the FBI's possession of the laptop may also be seen as supporting the narrative that the laptop is a significant piece of evidence ^[2]. Overall, the potential beneficiaries of the original statement's framing include:

• Those seeking to question the handling of the laptop ^[3]
• Those investigating Hunter Biden ^[1]
• Those seeking to emphasize the significance of the laptop as evidence ^[2]