A jury on Tuesday found Hunter Biden related to his efforts to obtain a firearm in October 2018. The president's son had been charged with two counts related to false statements in purchasing the firearm and a third count of illegally obtaining a firearm while addicted to drugs. Over the past week, a jury of 12 Delawareans heard vivid and personal details about President Joe Biden's family.
Hunter Biden could face up to 25 years in prison, though legal experts believe he would not serve time as a first-time and nonviolent offender. President Joe Biden previously told ABC News he would not pardon his son. In a statement Tuesday, the jury's decision.
"I am more grateful today for the love and support I experienced this last week from [wife Melissa Cohen Biden], my family, my friends, and my community than I am disappointed by the outcome," Hunter Biden said in a statement after the verdict. His attorney Abbe Lowell said they "will continue to vigorously pursue all the legal challenges available to Hunter." Hunter Biden's trial saw 13 witnesses on the stand and at least 70 exhibits entered into evidence – including more than 290 text messages the government used to make its case against the president's son.
The testimony heard by jury stretched over five days, from last Tuesday through Friday, and then this past Monday morning. Thirteen different witnesses testified – 10 called by the government and three by the defense. Five of those government witnesses were law enforcemen.
