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Jury delivers swift verdict in his felony gun trial
Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, was found guilty of three felony charges in his federal gun trial in Wilmington, Del. The charges include lying to a federally licensed gun dealer, making a false claim on a federal firearms form, and possessing an illegally obtained gun. The jury reached its verdict after just three hours of deliberations. While the charges carry a maximum sentence of 25 years and fines of up to $750,000, there is no minimum sentence. Hunter Biden has the option to appeal the verdict as he awaits sentencing, which is typically set 120 days from the verdict.
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The jury in Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial wasted no time in delivering a verdict, finding the president’s son guilty of all three felony charges related to a 2018 gun purchase. The charges included lying to a federally licensed gun dealer, making false claims on a federal firearms form, and possessing an illegally obtained gun. This historic verdict marks the first time a child of a sitting U.S. president has been prosecuted and convicted of a crime.
After just three hours of deliberations, the jury concluded that Biden had lied about his addiction to crack cocaine while applying to purchase the firearm and illegally possessed the handgun for 11 days. These charges carry a maximum sentence of 25 years and fines of up to $750,000, although there is no minimum sentence.
Upon hearing the verdict, Hunter Biden showed little reaction, nodding his head before kissing and hugging family members and friends as he exited the courtroom. The trial featured 13 witnesses over six days, including Biden’s ex-wife and former romantic partners. Prosecutors argued that Biden was aware of his drug addiction at the time of the gun purchase, using excerpts from his 2021 memoir as evidence.
Biden’s lead defense attorney argued that the prosecution failed to prove that Biden knew he was violating the law at the time of the purchase. Despite reaching an agreement last year to plead guilty to tax misdemeanors, the plea deal was rejected, leading to felony charges filed by special counsel David Weiss.
President Biden released a statement expressing his love and support for his son, acknowledging the outcome of the case and respecting the judicial process. He ruled out the possibility of a pardon for Hunter and indicated that they would consider an appeal.
As Hunter Biden awaits sentencing, which is typically set 120 days from the verdict, he faces the possibility of up to 25 years in prison. However, as a first-time offender, he may receive a lighter sentence or even avoid jail time altogether. Hunter also faces a federal trial on tax charges set to begin in September.
Despite the guilty verdict, the political ramifications for President Biden seem minimal, with a recent poll showing that most voters do not believe Hunter Biden’s legal troubles will impact their decision at the ballot box. The verdict comes on the heels of former President Trump’s own legal troubles, highlighting the ongoing legal challenges faced by prominent political figures.
