After Hunter Biden’s conviction on three felony charges related to the purchase of a revolver, President Joe Biden said in a statement that he and the first lady will always be there for their son “with our love and support.” The president says he’ll accept the outcome and continue to respect the judicial process as his son considers an appeal.
Here’s the latest:
Quick Read
- President’s Statement: Joe Biden stated he will accept the outcome of Hunter Biden’s criminal case and continue to respect the judicial process.
- Family Support: The President and First Lady Jill Biden expressed their love and support for Hunter, highlighting their pride in his recovery from addiction.
- Hunter Biden’s Conviction: Convicted of three felony charges related to a 2018 gun purchase.
- Charges: Lying to a federally licensed gun dealer, making a false claim on the application, and illegal possession of the gun.
- Courtroom Reaction:
- Hunter Biden hugged his attorneys and family after the verdict.
- First Lady Jill Biden arrived at the courthouse minutes after the verdict and left holding hands with Hunter and his wife.
- Sentencing:
- Faces up to 25 years in prison, but the exact sentence will be determined by Judge Maryellen Noreika.
- No sentencing date has been set yet.
- Sentencing is typically 120 days out, according to Judge Noreika.
- Current Situation:
- Hunter Biden showed little emotion as the verdict was read.
- President Biden emphasized the importance of understanding and supporting loved ones battling addiction.
The Associated Press has the story:
President Biden says he’ll accept the outcome of his son Hunter’s criminal case
Newslooks- WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) —
After Hunter Biden’s conviction on three felony charges related to the purchase of a revolver, President Joe Biden said in a statement that he and the first lady will always be there for their son “with our love and support.”
The president says he’ll accept the outcome and continue to respect the judicial process as his son considers an appeal.
President Biden says he and Jill love their son and they’re proud of the man he is today.
“So many families who have had loved ones battle addiction understand the feeling of pride seeing someone you love come out the other side and be so strong and resilient in recovery,” Biden said.
Hunter Biden leaves courthouse after guilty verdict
Hunter Biden patted defense attorney Abbe Lowell on the left shoulder after the judge’s courtroom deputy read aloud the guilty verdict in his federal gun case.
Hunter Biden hugged both of his attorneys and said thank you after the jurors left the courtroom. He smiled wanly at his relatives in the gallery and then hugged and kissed his wife before leaving the courtroom.
First lady Jill Biden arrived to the courthouse minutes after the jury delivered its verdict and wasn’t in the courtroom when it was read.
Hunter Biden left the courthouse holding hands with the first lady and his wife, Melissa. They did not speak to reporters, got into waiting SUVs and drove off.
Hunter Biden faces up to 25 years at sentencing, but no sentencing date has been set
Hunter Biden faces up to 25 years in prison when he’s sentenced after being convicted of three felony charges related to the purchase of a gun when, prosecutors argued, he lied on a gun-purchase form by saying he wasn’t illegally using or addicted to drugs.
But it’s unclear how long of a sentence he’ll get. The sentence is up to Judge Maryellen Noreika and Hunter Biden is a first-time offender.
Judge Noreika noted that sentencing typically is 120 days out, but no sentencing date was set after the verdict was read Tuesday.
President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, is convicted of all 3 charges in federal gun trial
President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, has been convicted of all three felony charges in his federal gun trial in Delaware.
Jurors found Hunter Biden guilty of lying to a federally licensed gun dealer, making a false claim on the application by saying he was not a drug user and illegally having the gun for 11 days.
Hunter Biden stared straight ahead and showed little emotion as the verdict was read.
Currently:
— President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, is convicted of all 3 felonies in federal gun trial
— Who testified in Hunter Biden’s trial on federal firearms charges.
