President Joe Biden said Thursday that he will not use his presidential powers to lessen the eventual sentence that his son Hunter will receive for his federal felony conviction on gun crimes. Biden, following the conclusion of a news conference held at the Group of Seven summit of the world’s wealthiest democracies, responded he would not when asked whether he plans to commute the sentence for his son. Hunter Biden’s sentencing date has not been set, and the three counts carry up to 25 years in prison.
Quick Read
- President Joe Biden stated that he will not use his presidential powers to lessen the sentence for his son Hunter Biden following Hunter’s federal felony conviction on gun crimes.
- Biden made this announcement after a news conference at the Group of Seven summit.
- Hunter Biden’s sentencing date has not been set, and the three counts he faces carry up to 25 years in prison.
- The decision on Hunter Biden’s sentence will be made by U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika, who was appointed by former President Donald Trump.
- Biden’s remarks came a day after the White House declined to rule out a potential commutation for Hunter Biden.
- Both President Biden and the White House have previously stated that Biden would not pardon his son.
- President Biden expressed pride in his son Hunter for overcoming addiction and described him as one of the “brightest most decent men” he knows.
- Biden emphasized his respect for the jury’s decision and reiterated that he would not pardon Hunter.
The Associated Press has the story:
President Biden says he won’t offer commutation to his son Hunter after gun sentence
Newslooks- FASANO, Italy (AP) —
President Joe Biden said Thursday that he will not use his presidential powers to lessen the eventual sentence that his son Hunter will receive for his federal felony conviction on gun crimes.
Biden, following the conclusion of a news conference held at the Group of Seven summit of the world’s wealthiest democracies, responded he would not when asked whether he plans to commute the sentence for his son. Hunter Biden’s sentencing date has not been set, and the three counts carry up to 25 years in prison.
Whether Hunter Biden actually serves any time behind bars will be up to U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika, who was nominated to the bench by former Republican President Donald Trump,
Biden’s remarks came one day after the White House declined to rule out a potential commutation for Hunter Biden. Both the president and the White House have said for months that Biden would not pardon his son.
“I’m extremely proud of my son Hunter. He has overcome an addiction. He is one of the brightest most decent men I know,” Biden said earlier during the news conference Thursday. “I abide by the jury decision. I will do that and I will not pardon him.”
