William Stevenson, the former husband of Jill Biden, has entered a plea of not guilty to charges of first-degree murder following the death of his wife, Linda Stevenson. The charges were brought by a state grand jury after police found Linda unresponsive at their home in Wilmington, Delaware, on December 28. At 77 years old, Stevenson appeared in court via video link in response to this serious allegation.

The incident leading to the charges occurred after police responded to a reported domestic dispute. Upon arrival at the couple's home shortly after 11 PM, they discovered Linda unresponsive in the living room. This troubling event has led to ongoing investigations and heightened media attention on the case, given Stevenson’s connection to Jill Biden, who was married to him from 1970 to 1975.

Stevenson's arrest was made official on February 3, and he has remained in custody since that time. This case may have broader implications regarding domestic violence, as well as the public's interest in the personal lives of individuals connected to high-profile politicians, especially in the wake of allegations against someone previously tied to the First Family of the United States.