Hunter Biden Convicted on Three Federal Felony Gun Charges
Washington, D.C. – Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, has been convicted on three federal felony gun charges by a federal jury. This historic conviction marks the first time a president’s immediate family member has been found guilty of a crime during their father’s term in office, although the offences occurred before Joe Biden became president.
The Incident and Charges
The charges stem from an incident in October 2018 when Hunter Biden purchased a revolver at a Delaware gun shop. The jury, after nearly three hours of deliberation, found Hunter Biden guilty of:
- Lying about his drug use on a federal background check form
- Possessing a firearm while addicted to or using illegal drugs
Legal Consequences and Sentencing
Hunter Biden faces up to 25 years in prison and a fine of up to $750,000 at sentencing. However, as a first-time offender, he is likely to receive a lesser sentence. Sentencing is expected to occur within 120 days.
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Prosecutors, led by special counsel David Weiss, argued that Hunter Biden’s actions violated laws meant to prevent drug addicts from owning firearms. Despite the defense team’s argument that Hunter did not view himself as a user or addict at the time of the purchase, the jury returned a unanimous guilty verdict on all charges.
Historical and Legal Context
This conviction concludes a significant chapter of the ongoing Justice Department investigation into Hunter Biden, which began in 2018. The investigation has been overseen by David Weiss, previously appointed by President Trump, whose team has denied any political motivations behind the prosecution.
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Hunter Biden is set to face another trial in September for federal tax offences. Both cases have been closely watched, given the high-profile nature of the defendant and the implications for the Biden administration.
White House Response
Despite the legal turmoil, President Biden and the White House have consistently ruled out a pardon for Hunter Biden. This stance underscores the administration’s commitment to allowing the legal process to proceed without interference.
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