Hunter Biden, the son of US President Joe Biden, pleaded guilty to all three counts of firearms charges. It was the first time in the country’s history that a president’s son had been convicted of a crime while in office.
Two of the three charges brought against Hunter Biden related to providing false information. The other is the charge of using drugs or possessing a firearm while intoxicated.
Hunter Biden was accused of lying about his drug use while buying a handgun in 2018.
He bought the Colt Cobra Special revolver from a weapons store in Delaware.
Hunter Biden has pleaded not guilty. He claimed that he was on his way out of drug addiction at the time. That’s why what he said in the firearms application was true.
Delaware’s 12 jurors were able to reach a guilty decision after three hours of deliberation.
The maximum sentence for proven crimes is 25 years. Experts say Biden could face jail time. However, the chances of his maximum sentence are slim.
The judge did not set a date for sentencing. Sentencing is usually announced within 120 days of conviction.
Biden’s lawyer, Abe Lowell, said they would take all possible legal options.
After the allegations were proven, Special Counsel David Weiss said that the complaint was not about drug addiction. Rather, with the “illegal activities of the accused” while addicted.
The prosecutors’ words were echoed by Mr. In Weis’s words.
“No one is above the law in this country,” she said, adding, “Everyone has to take responsibility for their actions, including this defendant.” “
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On Tuesday, when his fate was decided in the case, Mr. Biden appeared restrained. He folded his hands and looked ahead. Then he turned around and hugged some of his legal team.
After the court adjourned, he hugged his wife Melissa. Then, escorted by Secret Service agents, he left the scene.
In a statement, Biden said he was “disappointed” by the verdict but “grateful for the love and support I have received from Melissa, my family, friends, and community over the years.”
Several members of the Biden family supported him throughout the trial.
However, only two people were present in court on the day of the verdict. They are: wife Melissa Cohen Biden and uncle James Biden.
US First Lady Jill Biden arrived shortly after the verdict was read. Then, with his step-son, he walked past the crowd of reporters and photographers.
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At that time on Tuesday, President Biden was speaking at a conference in Washington, D.C. The theme of the conference was gun control.
At the end of the program, he went to Wilmington. Upon landing, Tarmac greeted his son, daughter-in-law Cohen Biden and grandson Beau.
After the verdict, the president said he was “very proud of his son’s efforts to defeat drug addiction.” “
“Families that are struggling to break out of addiction will understand what it’s like to see a loved one get stronger and more energetic to get back out of the way,” he said.
Before the verdict, the president said he would not pardon his son if found guilty.
“I will accept whatever the outcome of the case is. My respect for the judicial process will remain intact, and Hunter will appeal if necessary. “