The court found Hunter Biden guilty of possession of firearms

The court found Hunter Biden guilty in the case of possession of firearms Vladislav Kravtsov

Hunter Biden found guilty of possessing a firearm/Collage by Channel 24 (photo by Getty Images)

In the US state of Delaware, on June 11, a jury found Hunter Biden guilty of possession of firearms. A judge has found President Joe Biden's son guilty on three charges.

The jury began deliberating in the Hunter Biden case Monday afternoon and deliberated for about three hours , before delivering his verdict.

Biden's son found guilty of gun possession

< p>Hunter Biden was formally charged with three counts of gun possession. The charges allege that he illegally acquired and possessed weapons while under the influence or addiction of drugs. Despite the accusations, Biden's son maintained his innocence.

Journalists noted that for two charges, Hunter Biden could be sentenced to a maximum term of imprisonment of up to 10 years, and for the third, up to five years behind bars. In addition, each charge carries a significant fine of up to $250,000.

Under government sentencing guidelines, the defendant could face more than a year in prison. However, the judge has the discretion to impose a longer or shorter term of imprisonment than prescribed by these guidelines.

A sentencing date in the case has not yet been determined. During a June 3 announcement, President Joe Biden expressed his love for his son and shared his pride in him. Although the president had the power to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, he announced on June 6 that he had decided not to exercise that power.

How Hunter Biden reacted to the court verdict

Hunter Biden released a statement thanking his wife, family and friends for their support.

Today I am more grateful for the love and support that “I felt last week from Melissa, my family, friends and community that I was disappointed in the outcome,” the statement said.

In a statement to the press, Hunter's attorney, Abby Lowell, expressed disappointed with the verdict and mentioned the possibility of appealing. Lowell said he and his client will continue to aggressively fight all legal challenges regarding Biden's son.

What is known about the case of Joe Biden's son

• Hunter Biden, the 53-year-old son of President Joe Biden, is under scrutiny attention due to possible tax violations dating back to 2018. After an investigation, charges were brought against him, including two counts of willful failure to pay income taxes. However, it turned out that in 2020, Hunter Biden corrected the situation by paying all unpaid taxes. year. However, an agreement was reached that Hunter Biden would not be prosecuted on this particular charge if he agreed to undergo medical treatment and monitoring.
• Hunter Biden eventually admitted pleaded guilty to the charges and struck a deal with federal prosecutors. But the plea agreement only covers tax evasion.