Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, was found guilty of firearm-related felony counts in a Wilmington jury trial, facing up to 25 years in prison. This verdict comes amid the upcoming presidential election and is a setback for the Democratic president. Earlier, ex-president Donald Trump was also found guilty of crimes in New York related to hush-money payments to influence the 2016 elections.
Hunter Biden’s trial focused on his purchase of a firearm and related charges. Despite initially admitting to illegal possession as part of a plea deal that fell through due to disagreements and pressure, he pleaded not guilty. The defense argued lack of evidence, highlighting Hunter’s presumption of innocence.
The case involving Hunter Biden does not implicate President Joe Biden, debunking Republican attempts at tying him to alleged wrongdoings. Debunked accusations highlight the lack of evidence against the president, shifting focus back to individual trials. Sign up for our weekly newsletter for more news coverage.