Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, was convicted of all three counts at his criminal gun trial in Delaware federal court. The charges relate to his purchase of a handgun while being an active user of illegal drugs. He is the first child of a sitting U.S. president to be tried in a criminal case. The verdict came after a trial that included testimony from his ex-wife Kathleen Buhle, Hallie Biden, the widow of his brother Beau Biden, and a third romantic ex-partner of Hunter’s. Biden faces a maximum possible prison sentence of 10 years on two counts and five years on the third count.
The jury found Hunter Biden guilty of making a false statement in connection with the sale of a firearm, a false statement in a firearms transaction, and possessing a firearm while being a drug user or addict. Hunter Biden admitted to being a cocaine and alcohol addict and was accused of lying on a federally mandated form in connection with the handgun sale. The verdict was read after three hours of jury deliberation, with Hunter Biden nodding slightly as the guilty verdicts were read. His family, including his wife and other relatives, were present in the courtroom when the verdict was announced.
In a statement following the verdict, Hunter Biden expressed gratitude for the support he received during the trial and highlighted the possibility of recovery through faith. His lawyer, Abbe Lowell, expressed disappointment with the verdict but promised to vigorously pursue all legal challenges available. President Joe Biden, in a statement, acknowledged the outcome of the case and reiterated his love and support for his son, emphasizing the importance of respecting the judicial process.
Hunter Biden is separately charged in Los Angeles federal court with failing to pay taxes on over $1.4 million in income. He is set to stand trial in that case in September, ahead of the presidential election. The charges in Delaware and Los Angeles came after the collapse of a plea deal between Biden and the U.S. Attorney, which led to the filing of separate cases. The Trump campaign referred to the trial as a distraction from alleged crimes committed by the Biden family, claiming that Hunter Biden’s reign as part of the family’s criminal empire is coming to an end.
President Joe Biden has made statements expressing pride and love for his son, Hunter, despite the conviction. He emphasized the importance of supporting loved ones through difficult times and respecting the judicial process. Hunter Biden is set to face sentencing at a later date, with the possibility of appealing the verdict. The case has garnered significant media attention, leading to further speculation about the Biden family and potential legal challenges facing them.
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