Hunter Biden Found Guilty of Felony Gun Charges

Background

Hunter Biden, the son of U.S. President Joe Biden, was born on February 4, 1970. He is an American attorney and businessman.

Guilty Verdict

On Tuesday, a federal jury found Hunter Biden guilty on all three federal felony gun charges he faced. The charges stem from a 2018 incident in which Biden purchased a handgun despite having a history of drug use.

The jury concluded that Biden violated laws meant to prevent individuals with a history of drug use from possessing firearms. Biden's attorneys had argued that he was not aware of the law and that he had not used drugs in years.

Next Steps

The guilty verdict is a major blow to Biden, who is facing additional investigations into his business dealings. It is unclear what the sentence will be, but Biden could face up to five years in prison for each of the three charges.

The verdict is also likely to fuel speculation about whether President Biden knew about his son's activities. President Biden has repeatedly denied any involvement in his son's business dealings.