U.S. President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, was found guilty of all three felony charges in the federal case related to his lie on a mandatory gun-purchase form by saying he was not addicted to drugs.
Hunter Biden stared straight ahead and showed little emotion as the verdict was read in Delaware's federal court after jurors deliberated for three hours over two days. He hugged his attorneys, smiled wanly and kissed his wife, Melissa, before leaving the courtroom with her. He faces up to 25 years in prison when he is sentenced by Judge Maryellen Noreika, though first-time offenders do not get anywhere near the maximum, and it’s unclear whether she would give him time behind bars.
The judge did not set a sentencing date. First lady Jill Biden, who sat through most of the trial, arrived at the courthouse minutes after the jury delivered its verdict and was not in the courtroom when it was read. Hunter Biden left the courthouse holding hands with the first lady and his wife.
They did not speak to reporters, got into waiting SUVs and drove off. After the jury’s decision was announced, President Joe Biden said he would accept the case's outcome and "will continue to respect the judicial process as Hunter considers an appeal.” The president said he and the first lady are proud of Hunter, who has been sober since 2019.
"Jill and I will always be there for Hunter and the rest of our family with our love and support. Nothing will ever change that,” the president said in a sta.
