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