Hunter Biden, the son of Joe Biden, has been convicted of three firearm charges in the first criminal prosecution of a sitting US president’s relative.
Prosecutors alleged that he purchased a Colt Cobra revolver in October 2018 and falsely stated on the form that he was not a drug user or addict, despite having a problem with crack cocaine.
Despite pleading not guilty to felony charges, including lying about his addiction and illegally possessing the weapon, Hunter Biden was found guilty.
First Lady Jill Biden was present in the courtroom and was seen offering support to her stepson. President Biden has stated that he accepts the outcome of the case, while Hunter Biden considers the possibility of making an appeal.
During the trial, testimonies from Hunter Biden’s ex-wife and sister-in-law revealed details of his addiction, and prosecutors presented text messages, photos, and bank records as evidence of his deep involvement with drugs at the time of purchasing the gun.
