Hunter Biden: The Involvement of a Political Family Member in Business Dealings - Selection of jurors in the case against the son of the US president
Hunter Biden, the son of US President Joe Biden, is facing a legal battle in the state of Delaware for allegedly violating gun laws. He's accused of making false statements during a gun purchase back in October 2018 and hiding his drug addiction at the time. If found guilty, he could face up to a quarter-century behind bars. However, it's uncertain whether the presiding judge will hand down such a harsh sentence given he has no prior convictions.
The media in the US reported in unison that President Biden wasn't present at the court in Wilmington but his wife, Jill Biden, was. In a statement, Biden said he wouldn't comment on the case in his role as president, adding "But as a father, I have boundless love for my son, trust in him, and respect for his strength."
Hunter Biden is dealing with another legal issue in California where he's been charged for allegedly not paying federal taxes for a few years. The investigation into him had been ongoing for years. An agreement with the prosecution that would help him avoid court proceedings failed in July 2023. In August, US Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed a special investigator to look into the case. In September and December, charges were filed in Delaware and California, respectively.
Biden's legal troubles have added more heat to the already charged US election year. Democrat Biden is running for another term in the White House, just like Republican former President Donald Trump, who was found guilty by a jury in New York for illegal campaign financing last week. His sentencing is still pending, with a maximum sentence of up to four years in prison. But it's more likely that Trump will either have his sentence suspended or be required to pay a fine.
Both Biden and Trump's legal issues are being leveraged as political tools. Trump is using his own legal woes to boost campaign funds. He describes the legal action against him as a political witch hunt. Despite the potential conviction, Trump could still run for president in November.
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