Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, has been found guilty on all charges related to his drug use and gun possession, making him the first child of a sitting president to be convicted of a crime. He now faces the maximum possible sentence of 25 years in prison, although legal experts believe that such a harsh penalty is unlikely. Given his apparent recovery from drug abuse, his legal team may argue for a lighter sentence, including probation.
The charges against Biden stem from his purchase of a revolver in 2018 while he was struggling with a drug addiction. He faces three federal charges related to making false statements and illegal gun possession. Prosecutors presented text messages and communications to prove that Biden was a drug user at the time of the firearm purchase.
President Biden has stated that he will not pardon his son, and he has accepted the outcome of the case while Hunter considers an appeal. The evidence presented in court included personal communications and Biden’s own memoir detailing his drug addiction.
The next steps in the case include a sentencing hearing where the judge is expected to schedule a date for Biden to turn himself in if he receives a prison sentence. Despite the guilty verdict, there may be a possibility of an appeal, with experts citing the complex nature of the case.
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