The potential penalties he faces are severe, including a maximum of 25 years behind bars and a fine that could reach up to $250,000.
As reported by The Post Millennial, a federal judge is tasked with determining Hunter's future in relation to his federal gun charges. The charges stem from an incident in 2018 when Hunter was found to have lied about his drug use while applying to purchase a firearm. In June, he was convicted of making a false statement during a firearm purchase, illegal possession of a firearm by an individual who unlawfully uses addictive substances, among other charges.
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President Biden has made it clear that he will not intervene in his son's legal troubles, stating he will not pardon Hunter in relation to these charges.
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David Weiss, the Delaware US attorney who worked on the case, emphasized the broader implications of the case, stating, “Ultimately, this case was not just about addiction, a disease that haunts families across the United States, including Hunter Biden's family. This case was about the illegal choices the defendant made while in the throes of addiction.”
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Upon receiving the guilty verdict, Hunter expressed gratitude for the support he received, saying, "I am more grateful today for the love and support I experienced this last week from Melissa, my family, my friends, and my community than I am disappointed by the outcome. Recovery is possible by the grace of God, and I am blessed to experience that gift one day at a time.”
In the aftermath of his conviction, the DC Bar suspended Hunter’s law license. While the 54-year-old Biden could face a maximum sentence of 25 years, his actual prison time may be reduced due to his status as a first-time offender.
