Hunter Biden Hit With 9 Criminal Charges In Federal Tax Case

Joe Biden's Son Hunter Biden Found Guilty Of Gun Crimes, Faces Up To 25 Years In Jail

In a landmark decision, Hunter Biden, the son of sitting US President Joe Biden, has been found guilty on three felony counts related to illegal gun possession. The federal court in Wilmington delivered the verdict on Tuesday, marking the first time a child of a current US president has been convicted of a crime. Hunter Biden faced charges of lying about his drug use when purchasing a firearm and illegally possessing the weapon. The charges stemmed from a 2018 incident in which Biden, then struggling with drug addiction, bought a Colt Cobra .38-calibre revolver. When completing the mandatory background check form, Biden falsely stated that he was not using illegal drugs, a misrepresentation that led to his conviction. #HunterBiden #GunCrimes #GuiltyVerdict #LegalNews #BidenFamily #CourtCase #GunControl #JusticeSystem #USPolitics #BreakingNews #CrimeAndPunishment #FederalCourt #JudicialProcess #BidenAdministration #PoliticalImpact ~PR.152~ED.155~

Hunter Biden Is Convicted of All 3 Felonies in Federal Gun Trial

Hunter Biden Is Convicted , of All 3 Felonies in Federal Gun Trial. On June 11, President Biden's son was convicted on charges tied to buying a gun in 2018, AP reports. Prosecutors claimed Hunter lied about his previous drug use when buying the firearm. Hunter issued a statement saying that he was disappointed by the verdict but grateful for his family and friends' support. . His lawyer will "continue to vigorously pursue all the legal challenges available.". President Biden also issued a statement, saying he "will continue to respect the judicial process as Hunter considers an appeal.". Jill and I will always be there for Hunter and the rest of our family with our love and support. Nothing will ever change that, President Joe Biden, via statement. The charges that Hunter was found guilty of include "lying to a federally licensed gun dealer, making a false claim on the application by saying he was not a drug user and illegally having the gun for 11 days," AP reports. . He faces a prison sentence of up to 25 years. A sentencing date has not yet been set. Hunter faces another trial in September for allegedly not paying $1.4 million in taxes. The verdict on June 11 now means that both the current president's son and his main political rival, Donald Trump, have been convicted during an election year. The verdict on June 11 now means that both the current president's son and his main political rival, Donald Trump, have been convicted during an election year

Jurors resume deliberations in gun case against US President's son Hunter Biden

Federal Firearm Trial Against Hunter Biden Opens in Delaware

Federal Firearm Trial , Against Hunter Biden , Opens in Delaware. On June 4, lawyers are scheduled to make their opening statements in the federal gun case against Hunter Biden. . Associated Press reports that the son of President Joe Biden is charged with three felonies stemming from a 2018 firearm purchase. . Associated Press reports that the son of President Joe Biden is charged with three felonies stemming from a 2018 firearm purchase. . The younger Biden has been accused of making false statements to a federally licensed gun dealer, including that he was not a drug user. AP notes that by Hunter's own admission, he was addicted to crack at the time following the 2015 death of his brother from cancer, which he detailed in his memoir. If convicted, he could face a maximum sentence of 25 years in prison, however, first-time offenders seldom receive anywhere close to the maximum sentence. If convicted, he could face a maximum sentence of 25 years in prison, however, first-time offenders seldom receive anywhere close to the maximum sentence. Opening statements come after a deal with prosecutors collapsed, which would have avoided a high-profile trial ahead of the 2024 election. Opening statements come after a deal with prosecutors collapsed, which would have avoided a high-profile trial ahead of the 2024 election. Hunter has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him and claims that he has been unfairly targeted by the Justice Department. Hunter has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him and claims that he has been unfairly targeted by the Justice Department. The trial comes just days after former president Donald Trump was convicted of 34 felony charges in New York City. . AP points out that the proximity of the two unrelated cases underline how the legal system has taken center stage in the build up to the 2024 election. AP points out that the proximity of the two unrelated cases underline how the legal system has taken center stage in the build up to the 2024 election. Hunter is also facing a California trial in September, stemming from charges of failing to pay $1.4 million in taxes

Watch| Donald Trump Announces JD Vance as VP Pick At Republican National Convention| Full Video

Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump has chosen former critic JD Vance as his vice-presidential nominee. Vance, a 39-year-old Ohio Senator and author, was confirmed as VP pick by RNC delegates. Despite past criticisms of Trump, Vance has become a strong supporter. After winning his Senate seat with Trump's endorsement in 2022, Vance is now attacking Joe Biden, calling him an "incapacitated president" and accusing Democrats of lying about Biden's health. #JDVance #DonaldTrump #Trump2024 #TrumpAttack #TrumpVance #TrumpVance2024 #BidenHarris #RepublicanParty #RNC2024 #NationalConvention #USElections #Worldnews #USnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~PR.320~HT.95~ED.102~

Donald Trump Announces Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as His Vice-Presidential Pick | THR News Video

Donald Trump has chosen J.D. Vance as his running mate as he seeks to unseat President Joe Biden for a second term as president of the United States. Vance is a freshman senator from Ohio who rose to fame with his 2016 memoir 'Hillbilly Elegy.' The book was turned into a movie starring Glenn Close and Amy Adams in 2020. The film adaptation received two Academy Award nominations, including a best supporting actress nomination for Close. Trump shared the news on his social media platform Truth Social on Monday.

Donald Trump Opens Up in First Media Interview Since Shooting Attempt, Reveals He's Rewritten GOP Speech | THR News Video

Donald Trump has given his first media interview after being shot on Saturday. The former president spoke to 'The Washington Examiner' and shared that's he's rewritten the speech that he will deliver at this week's Republican National Convention in the aftermath of Saturday's assassination attempt at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Trump told reporter Salena Zito that he had originally planned to talk about President Joe Biden's policies in his speech, but he has now changed course.

Families of 737 MAX Crash Victims Seek Justice

Families of 737 MAX , Crash Victims Seek Justice. 'Newsweek' reports that families who lost loved ones in two 2019 Boeing 737 Max crashes are waiting for a decision from the United States Justice Department (DOJ). 'Newsweek' reports that families who lost loved ones in two 2019 Boeing 737 Max crashes are waiting for a decision from the United States Justice Department (DOJ). The families hope that the DOJ will allow Boeing to be prosecuted in connection with the crashes in Ethiopia and Indonesia, which claimed the lives of 346 people. The families hope that the DOJ will allow Boeing to be prosecuted in connection with the crashes in Ethiopia and Indonesia, which claimed the lives of 346 people. Ike Riffel, who lost his sons, Melvin and Bennet, in the Ethiopia crash, fears that Boeing will be offered a deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) or be allowed to skip trial. Ike Riffel, who lost his sons, Melvin and Bennet, in the Ethiopia crash, fears that Boeing will be offered a deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) or be allowed to skip trial. In 2021, the DOJ charged Boeing with fraud for misleading regulators regarding the 737 MAX. However, prosecutors went on to accept an agreement that could see felony charges against Boeing dropped in three years. 'Newsweek' reports that the DOJ reopened the possibility of prosecuting Boeing in May, claiming the company breached the original 2021 deal. Now, the DOJ has until July 7 to determine whether it will file charges against Boeing. Families of those who died in the two Boeing crashes have pushed for high-ranking Boeing officials to be prosecuted and the company to be fined $24 billion. We want to find some meaning in what happened to our loved ones. , Ike Riffel, father of two Boeing 737 crash victims, via 'Newsweek'. If we can make aviation safer so this doesn't happen again, then we have had some victories out of this, Ike Riffel, father of two Boeing 737 crash victims, via 'Newsweek'

Julian Assange Reaches Plea Deal With US Government

Julian Assange , Reaches Plea Deal With , US Government. 'The Independent' reports that Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has been released from Belmarsh prison as part of a plea deal with the United States Justice Department. Assange will be flown out of the U.K. as part of the deal before he makes a guilty plea deal that could end the years-long legal battle. On June 24, Assange boarded a flight at Stansted airport ahead of a scheduled appearance later this week in the Mariana Islands, a Western Pacific U.S. commonwealth. The U.S. government has charged the Wikileaks founder with conspiracy to obtain and disclose national defense secrets. The charges stem from one of the largest leaks of classified information in U.S. history, disclosing tens of thousands of reports regarding the war in Afghanistan. The disclosure, which occurred between 2009 and 2011, included unfiltered diplomatic cables that potentially endangered the safety of confidential sources. . The leak also included significant activity reports related to the war in Iraq and information regarding Guantanamo Bay. According to the latest DOJ filing, Assange is expected to plead guilty and be sentenced to 62 months of time already served, thus avoiding U.S. imprisonment. . This is the result of a global campaign that spanned grass-roots organizers, press freedom campaigners, legislators and leaders from across the political spectrum, all the way to the United Nations, Wikileaks statement, via X. After more than five years in a 2x3 metre cell, isolated 23 hours a day, he will soon reunite with his wife Stella Assange, and their children, who have only known their father from behind bars, Wikileaks statement, via X

DOJ Files Lawsuit Against Adobe

DOJ Files Lawsuit , Against Adobe. The U.S. Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Adobe on June 17, TechCrunch reports. The DOJ alleges that Adobe is deceptive because it conceals early-termination fees and makes it difficult for customers to cancel subscriptions. Adobe has harmed consumers by enrolling them in its default, most lucrative subscription plan without clearly disclosing important plan terms, DOJ, via lawsuit. The DOJ claims that Adobe pushes subscribers to choose its "annual paid monthly" plan and uses costly early-termination fees as a "powerful retention tool" to trap customers. During enrollment, Adobe hides material terms of its APM plan in fine print and behind option textboxes and hyperlinks, proving disclosures that are designed to go unnoticed and that most consumers never see, DOJ, via lawsuit. Adobe then deters cancellations by employing an onerous and complicated cancellation process, DOJ, via lawsuit. Adobe disagrees with the allegations. Subscription services are convenient, flexible and cost effective to allow users to choose the plan that best fits their needs, timeline and budget, Dana Rao, Adobe’s General Counsel and Chief Trust Officer, via statement. Our priority is to always ensure our customers have a positive experience. , Dana Rao, Adobe’s General Counsel and Chief Trust Officer, via statement. We are transparent with the terms and conditions of our subscription agreements and have a simple cancellation process, Dana Rao, Adobe’s General Counsel and Chief Trust Officer, via statement. The U.S. government maintains that Adobe has violated consumer protection laws and is seeking "injunctive relief, civil penalties, equitable monetary relief, as well as other relief.”

Merrick Garland Held in Contempt of Congress

Merrick Garland , Held in Contempt of Congress. The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives voted to hold the attorney general in contempt of Congress on June 12, BBC reports. The resolution was passed by a 216-207 vote. Only one Republican, David Joyce, voted in opposition. . As a former prosecutor, I cannot in good conscience support a resolution that would further politicize our judicial system to score political points, Rep. David Joyce, via statement. Garland is held in contempt of Congress for refusing to provide interview tapes with President Biden that were recorded during the Justice Department's classified document probe. . Following the contempt vote, Garland said House Republicans have "turned a serious congressional authority into a partisan weapon.". Today’s vote disregards the constitutional separation of powers, the Justice Department’s need to protect its investigations, and the substantial amount of information we have provided to the Committees. , Merrick Garland, via statement. Garland is now the third U.S. attorney general in American history to be held in contempt of Congress, BBC reports. . In an opinion piece published in the 'Washington Post' on June 11, Garland said that "the Justice Department is under attack like never before.". He pointed to a rise in "conspiracy theories, falsehoods, violence and threats of violence towards department officials by Republican critics.". The short-term political benefits of those tactics will never make up for the long-term cost to our country. , Merrick Garland, via the 'Washington Post'

US Tech Firm to Pay $38,000 in Penalties After Posting Job Ad for ‘Whites Only’

US Tech Firm to Pay $38,000 in Penalties , After Posting Job Ad for ‘Whites Only’. In March 2023, Virginia tech firm Arthur Grand Technologies posted a discriminating job ad on Indeed.com, 'The Guardian' reports. . The ad read, "Only U.S. Born Citizens [white] who are local within 60 miles from Dallas.". "[Don't share with candidates]," it added. The ad quickly found attention on social media and via numerous news outlets. Within two months of being posted, the Department of Justice's civil rights division launched an investigation into the company. . On May 23, Arthur Grand Technologies agreed to pay over $38,000 in penalties. $7,500 will go to the U.S. Treasury, and $31,000 will be awarded to those who filed discrimination complaints. $7,500 will go to the U.S. Treasury, and $31,000 will be awarded to those who filed discrimination complaints. The company will also be required to "train its workers on the Immigration and Nationality Act," 'The Guardian' reports. . Arthur Grand CEO Sheik Rahmathullah "vehemently denies any guilt or wrongdoing in relation to the discriminatory job posting," instead blaming a disgruntled employee. Upon discovering this, we took immediate and decisive action to ensure that this type of incident will never happen again, including the immediate termination of the responsible employee, Arthur Grand CEO Sheik Rahmathullah, via statement