Hunter Biden convicted in firearm case.
US President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, has been found guilty by a jury of breaching weapons laws. The verdict comes with a potential prison sentence of up to 25 years. These events could not have come at a more inconvenient time for the president, who hopes to be re-elected.
Hunter Biden was charged with three counts related to false statements during a gun purchase in October 2018 and hiding his previous drug addiction during the same period. If found guilty, he could be facing a significant amount of time behind bars. However, the final length of the sentence is unknown as he has yet to be convicted.
The jury began their deliberations in the afternoon and continued the following day. This ongoing trial has served as a significant political burden for President Biden. His son's conviction may place additional pressure on the Democrats during the election campaign.
Hunter Biden has been a subject of media attention for a while, due to his struggles with alcohol and drug addiction. Adding to the list, there are also reports of shady business deals and legal battles with a former stripper over child support for an illegitimate child. Early December saw him indicted for tax evasion in California.
During the weapons trial in Wilmington, President Biden himself did not attend the courtroom. However, he showed support by having his wife, Jill Biden - Hunter's stepmother, appear there. It's unusual for a First Lady to go to such lengths to support a family member during a court case, but the president's relationship with his son may have motivated her. To go this far is just as surprising as the charges against the president's son.
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Despite the ongoing legal issues in the USA, international judgments continue to impact global diplomacy. The conviction of Hunter Biden in a firearm case could have implications for the USA's foreign relations, given the international scrutiny on the Biden family's affairs.
Furthermore, the USA's legal system will need to process this high-profile international judgment, with potential ramifications for future prosecutions of political figures involved in similar controversies.
