Joe Biden’s son found guilty on all 3 felonies in federal gun trial

Hunter Biden, son of the US president, has been convicted on all three felonies tied to possession of a gun while using narcotics, making the trial the first of its kind involving the offspring of a sitting president.

A 12-member jury in federal court in Wilmington, Delaware, on Tuesday found 54-year-old Hunter, the eldest living son of US President Joe Biden, guilty on all three felony counts he faced relating to purchasing a handgun in 2018 while being a user of crack cocaine.

Following a week-long trial, the jury argued that Hunter, who had pleaded not guilty, lied on a mandatory gun-purchase form by claiming he was not illegally using or addicted to drugs.

Two of the counts carry maximum prison sentences of 10 years each, while the third has a maximum of five years, though first-time offenders do not get anywhere near the maximum.

Hunter could be sentenced to more than a year in prison, but the judge could sentence him to more or less time. However, no sentencing date is set yet.

Each count also carries a maximum fine of $250,000.

Biden won't pardon guilty son Hunter: White House

The White House on Thursday ruled out Biden using his presidential authority to pardon Hunter, who is set to plead guilty to misdemeanor tax and gun charges.

“Recovery is possible by the grace of God, and I am blessed to experience that gift one day at a time,” Hunter said in a written statement following the verdict, adding that he was disappointed by the outcome.

Earlier this month, his father announced that he would not pardon him.

Joe Biden has a very bumpy road ahead to re-election in November against his arch-foe former president Donald Trump, who was quite recently convicted on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to cover up a sex scandal.

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