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CV NEWS FEED // A federal jury on Tuesday convicted Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, on three felony charges in a case related to the first son’s 2018 purchase of a firearm while addicted to an illegal drug.
The younger Biden had been charged with two felonies having to do with lying to the gun dealer from whom he purchased the gun. He was also charged with possessing the gun while an “unlawful user of or addicted to a controlled substance,” another felony, Fox News reported Tuesday.
Hunter Biden had pleaded “not guilty” on all three charges.
In a statement released after the guilty verdict, Hunter Biden wrote:
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.
Fox News’ report indicated that the trial “lasted about six and a half days and included emotional testimony from members of his family, including daughter Naomi Biden, ex-wife Kathleen Buhle and sister-in-law turned girlfriend Hallie Biden.”
“Prosecutors worked to prove that Hunter Biden lied on a federal firearm form, known as ATF Form 4473, in October 2018 when he ticked a box labeled ‘No’ when asked if he is an unlawful user of a firearm or addicted to controlled substances,” the Fox report explained.
A lawyer representing Biden vowed to “vigorously pursue all the legal challenges available to Hunter” after the verdict.
“Hunter Biden faces a total maximum prison time of 25 years for the three charges,” according to Fox:
Each count also carries a maximum fine of $250,000 and three years of supervised release. Hunter Biden, however, is a first-time offender, making it unlikely he will face maximum penalties when he is sentenced at a later date.
President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden were not present in court when the guilty verdict was read.
