Last Update June 11, 2024 11:42am ET
A jury in Delaware found Hunter Biden guilty following a federal gun crime trial. The first son’s defense team rested after a brief rebuttal period on Monday. A sentencing date has not been scheduled.
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Fast Facts:
- The jury will resume deliberations as proceedings begin on the 7th day of Hunter Biden’s federal gun crime trial on Tuesday
- Hunter faces a maximum of 25 years in prison if he is convicted on all charges, but legal experts say he is not likely to face jail time
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Hunter Biden shows little emotion after guilty verdict
Hunter Biden showed very little emotions following his guilty verdict in court Tuesday.Biden was seen smiling after the verdict and did not have any tears or visible signs of emotion.
James Biden, Hunter’s uncle, appeared angry after hearing the verdict.
Fox News’ Sally Gibson contributed to this update
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Judge yet to set sentencing date after guilty verdict in Hunter Biden trial
Judge Noreika indicated she would set a date for a sentencing hearing at a later time after the Delaware jury found the president’s son guilty on all charges on Tuesday.
Hunter Biden was found guilty of charges of making a false statement in the purchase of a gun, making a false statement related to information required to be kept by a federally licensed gun dealer, and possession of a gun by a person who is an unlawful user of or addicted to a controlled substance.
Hunter faces a maximum sentence of 25 years in prison.
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Flashback: Biden said he will not pardon Hunter if convicted
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks during a concert marking Juneteenth on the South Lawn of the White House on June 10, 2024 in Washington, DC.
President Biden last week ruled out pardoning his son Hunter if he is convicted on charges in the ongoing felony gun trial.
In an interview with ABC News’ David Muir in Normandy, France, Biden was asked whether he would accept the results of the federal trial underway in Delaware, which he replied “yes.”
And when asked whether he would rule out pardoning Hunter if convicted, Biden also answered “yes.”
Hunter was found guilty on Tuesday of three counts of federal gun crimes, related to a gun registration document in which he said he was not taking any illegal drugs when he purchased a firearm in 2018.
He faces a maximum sentence of 25 years in prison.
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Hunter Biden found guilty of all counts in gun trial
Hunter Biden, son of President Biden, arrives for his trial at the J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building on June 07, 2024, in Wilmington, Delaware.(Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
First son Hunter Biden was found guilty on all charges in his historic criminal case focused on his purchase of a firearm in 2018.
Hunter Biden faced a trial this month that lasted more than a week and included emotional testimony from members of his family, including daughter Naomi Biden, ex-wife Kathleen Buhle and sister-in-law turned girlfriend, Hallie Biden.
Prosecutors worked to prove that Hunter Biden lied on a federal firearm form, known as ATF Form 4473, in October 2018 when he ticked a box labeled “No” when asked if he is an unlawful user of a firearm or addicted to controlled substances. Hunter Biden purchased the gun from a store called StarQuest Shooters & Survival Supply in Wilmington.
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Hunter Biden found guilty on all counts in gun trial
A verdict has been reached in the historic criminal trial of first son Hunter Biden, who was accused of lying about his drug use on a federal gun form in 2018.
Hunter Biden faced charges of making a false statement in the purchase of a gun, making a false statement related to information required to be kept by a federally licensed gun dealer, and possession of a gun by a person who is an unlawful user of or addicted to a controlled substance.
He pleaded not guilty in the case.
Hunter Biden has a well-documented history of drug abuse, which was most notably documented in his 2021 memoir, “Beautiful Things,” which walks readers through his previous need to smoke crack cocaine every 20 minutes, how his addiction was so prolific that he referred to himself as a “crack daddy” to drug dealers, and anecdotes revolving around drug deals, such as a Washington, D.C., crack dealer Biden nicknamed “Bicycles.”
His defense team, led by attorney Abbe Lowell, did not dispute Hunter Biden’s long history with substance abuse, which also includes an addiction to alcohol, instead arguing that on the day Hunter Biden purchased the Cobra Colt .38, he did not consider himself an active drug addict, citing the first son’s sting in rehab ahead of the October 2018 purchase.
This is an excerpt from an article by Fox News’ Emma Colton
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Verdict reached in Hunter Biden’s federal gun crime trial
Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, and his wife Melissa Cohen Biden walk outside the federal court as his trial on criminal gun charges continues, in Wilmington, Delaware, U.S., June 11, 2024. REUTERS/Hannah Beier
A verdict has been reached in the federal gun crime trial against the president’s son, Hunter Biden.
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President Biden touts actions to ‘curb gun violence’ as his son awaits verdict in gun trial
President Biden’s presidential campaign touted his work on curbing gun violence as his son, Hunter Biden, awaits his verdict in his gun trial.
“President Biden has taken decisive action to curb gun violence, including by passing the first bipartisan gun safety legislation in nearly three decades, and is running to do even more to save lives,” the Biden campaign said in a memo Tuesday.
The memo comes as the president is slated to speak at the Everytown for Gun Safety Summit Tuesday afternoon, the same day as jury deliberations continue in Hunter Biden’s trial.
“Gun violence is an issue that requires real leaders who aren’t afraid to stand up to the gun lobby. President Biden and Vice President Harris get that,” the campaign memo read. “Trump will choose special interests and the gun lobby over our safety every single time.”
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Hunter Biden departs courtroom as jury deliberates
Hunter Biden departed the courtroom just after 9:20 A.M. Tuesday.
Biden will have to be back in court if there is a verdict, but will not have to return to the court if there are any notes from the jury.
When the jury comes back with a verdict, there will be 15-30 minutes until court resumes session, about the amount of time it would take Biden to return.
Fox News’ Sally Persons contributed to this update
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Jury back in deliberations on day 7 of Hunter Biden’s federal gun crime trial
Judge Noreika brought the jury back into court just after 9:00 a.m. and asked them if they had talked to anyone, been influenced by anyone, done any research on the case or read or seen anything about it on social media. All the jurors said no and shook their heads.
She then told them to go back and continue their deliberations and said the court is now in recess, pending any contact from the jury.
Hunter Biden and his wife were seated in the front row in the courtroom.
Fox News’ Jake Gibson contributed to this update.
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Hunter Biden arrives to Delaware court for day 7 of federal gun crime trial
Hunter Biden arrived to the Delaware courtroom for the seventh day of his federal gun crime trial Tuesday.
As with previous days, Hunter entered the court alongside his wife, Melissa Cohen.
Biden is facing charges of making a false statement in the purchase of a gun, making a false statement related to information required to be kept by a federally-licensed gun dealer and possession of a gun by a person who is an unlawful user of or addicted to a controlled substance.
The total maximum prison time for the three charges could be up to 25 years. Each count carries a maximum fine of $250,000 and three years of supervised release.
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Hunter Biden to learn his fate in courthouse named after Joe Biden’s former senate opponent
J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building in Delaware. (Photo by Celal Gunes/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
Hunter Biden will learn his fate, possibly today, inside the J. Caleb Boggs Courthouse in Wilmington, DE.
Caleb Boggs was a Republican senator from Delaware. Boggs, 63, a former two-term governor and the state’s senior senator, lost his seat in 1972 to then 29-year-old Joe Biden who would turn 30 just a few days after the election. Part of Biden’s campaign strategy was attacking his opponent’s age.
A local newspaper reported Biden saying of Boggs, “Caleb doesn’t want to run, he’s lost that old twinkle in his eye he used to have.” Biden became the 7th youngest senator in U.S. history.
One month after the election, Biden’s wife Nelia and 1-year-old daughter Naomi were tragically killed in a car accident. Hunter and Beau were in the car.
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President Biden weighed in on whether or not he would pardon his son
President Biden has ruled out pardoning his son Hunter if he is convicted on charges in the ongoing felony gun trial.
In an interview with ABC News’ David Muir in Normandy, France, Biden was asked whether he would accept the results of the federal trial underway in Delaware, which he replied “yes.”
And when asked whether he would rule out pardoning Hunter if convicted, Biden also answered “yes.”
Hunter was charged with three counts of federal gun crimes, related to a gun registration document in which he said he was not taking any illegal drugs when he purchased a firearm in 2018.
He faces a maximum sentence of 25 years in prison if he is convicted on all three counts against him.
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What were Trump’s remarks on the Hunter Biden trial?
Former President Donald J. Trump has been remarkably quiet in regards to the trial of Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden.
“I had a brother who suffered tremendously from alcoholism and alcohol,” Trump said on Sean Hannity, referring to his brother Fred Trump Jr, who died from alcoholism. “And it was a terrible thing to watch. He was an incredible guy with the best personality. He was the best-looking person you have ever seen. Everything was perfect. But he had an addiction.”
When asked about the trial, Trump said “Look, I feel very badly for them in terms of the addiction part of what they have right now.”
This stands in stark contrast to the 2020 election cycle where Hunter was a frequent target for Trump’s attacks, often citing the “laptop from hell” and regularly asking “Where is Hunter?”
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What does James Clapper have to do with Hunter Biden’s trial?
James Clapper is the former director of National Intelligence under former President Barack Obama.
Clapper signed the heavily scrutinized letter along with 50 additional former intelligence officials just weeks before the 2020 presidential election, claiming Hunter Biden’s laptop had “all the earmarks” of a Russian effort to influence the vote.
The laptop was brought into federal court this week in Delaware during the first son’s criminal trial on charges brought against him by Special Counsel David Weiss.
When asked if he regretted signing the letter in 2020, after the Justice Department formally acknowledged the laptop’s legitimacy, Clapper replied: “No.”
Clapper also refused to publicly remove his name from the letter despite evidence proving the device and its contents were legitimate and would not concede he and the other former intelligence officials who signed on should have waited longer to weigh in.
The laptop, filled with videos and photos of drug use, sex acts and sensitive business communications, was shown to the jury last week during the trial in an effort to prove the president’s son lied about using drugs on a gun purchase form.
Hunter Biden has pleaded not guilty.
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Here are five takeaways from the Hunter Biden trial so far
- Special Counsel David Weiss brought Hunter Biden’s infamous laptop to federal court as part of the first son’s federal gun trial, marking the first time the Justice Department has formally acknowledged and confirmed its existence and legitimacy after years of critics claiming it was Russian disinformation.
- Hunter Biden’s daughter, Naomi Biden, took the stand and delivered an emotional testimony about her father’s drug use after the death of her uncle–his brother–Beau Biden.
- Hunter’s ex-romantic partners, including Beau Biden’s widow, testified to his past drug addiction.
- First Lady Jill Biden, Hunter Biden’s step-mother, has attended several days of his trial.
- President Biden has vowed not to pardon his son if he is convicted on federal gun charges.
Fox News’ Brooke Singman contributed to this report
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US v Hunter Biden trial enters day 7 with continued jury deliberations: ‘Choices have consequences’
A federal court waits with bated breath for a verdict in the historical U.S. v. Hunter Biden criminal case after jury deliberations kicked off Monday afternoon.
“Choices have consequences and that’s why we’re here,” prosecutor Derek Hines told the court Monday afternoon.
Hunter Biden’s sixth day of trial, which is related to his gun purchase in 2018, kicked off with a brief rebuttal case from prosecutors before both the prosecution and the defense teams hashed out jury instructions with presiding Judge Maryellen Noreika, held closing arguments and finally jury deliberations.
The first son is facing three charges related to his Oct. 12, 2018, purchase of a Cobra Colt .38 handgun, including making a false statement in the purchase of a gun, making a false statement related to information required to be kept by a federally licensed gun dealer, and possession of a gun by a person who is an unlawful user of or addicted to a controlled substance.
Hunter Biden, who has a well-established history with drug and alcohol abuse, is specifically accused of lying on a federal gun form, called Form 4473, where he checked a box labeled “No” when asked if he is an unlawful user of drugs or addicted to controlled substances.
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