The Ashley Biden Diary

During the federal trial in New York regarding the theft and sale of her personal diary, Ashley Biden submitted a written statement to the court describing the profound emotional toll and violation of privacy caused by the crime.

• Violation of Privacy: She described the diary as a deeply personal and intimate record written during a vulnerable time in her life, including struggles with trauma and addiction.

• Exploitation: She expressed distress over how her private thoughts and writings were stolen, peddled, and weaponized online or in media by individuals trying to profit from her father's political status.

• Impact of the Crime: She stated that the continuous public exposure of her most private reflections forced her to relive painful moments and stripped her of a sense of safety and normalcy.

Background on the Diary Case

• The Theft: The diary and other personal items were left in a Delray Beach, Florida, home in 2020 where Ashley Biden had previously stayed.

• The Sale: Two individuals, Robert Kurlander and Aimee Harris, found the items and sold them to the conservative activist group Project Veritas for $20,000.

• The Legal Outcome: Both defendants pleaded guilty to federal conspiracy charges related to transporting stolen property across state lines, and they faced sentencing in federal court.