US President Joe Biden's son Hunter's gun-possession trial begins

US President Joe Biden’s son Hunter’s gun-possession trial begins

Monday marked the beginning of US President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden‘s trial for unlawful gun ownership.

Hunter, who has a history of making headlines for the wrong reasons, gets charged with illegal weapons possession during his drug addiction. Guns are not allowed for drug users to purchase or own.

According to The New York Times, Hunter could spend up to 25 years in prison and be fined $750,000 if found guilty.

Hunter is dealing with a case of tax fraud on top of this one. It is anticipated that the trial in that case will begin in September. Hunter has additionally been accused of abusing his father’s name for his own gain throughout the years. Republicans and Hunter’s detractors have frequently raised the charges against Hunter in an attempt to drag his father into the spotlight.

What is the Hunter Biden gun case about?

In the gun possession case, Hunter is charged with three counts: unlawfully possessing a firearm, lying to a licensed gun dealer, and lying on the federal gun application form used for applicant screening.

Hunter was charged with three felonies last year. He is the first presidential kid of the United States to be charged with a crime.

The Times pointed out that first-time criminals in similar situations who have not used guns in violent crimes never earn significant prison terms, even though Hunter could spend up to 25 years in prison if found guilty.

Hunter Biden’s lengthy history of problems

Hunter is troubled by more cases than only the one involving gun ownership. There will be another tax fraud trial in September.

According to The Times, a federal grand jury accused Hunter of tax evasion, failing to file and pay taxes, and filing a false or fraudulent tax return in December 2023.

Following the gun possession case, Hunter was indicted a second time. In the case, he entered a not-guilty plea.

In addition to his legal issues, Hunter has a history of making headlines due to his drug and alcohol addiction, as well as his personal life, which includes having an affair with his sister-in-law and having a kid with a woman he met at a strip club.

Hunter has also been charged with taking advantage of his father’s name for commercial gain. Additionally, he has come under fire for his affiliation with businesses that are alleged to be crooked and to have dubious business practices.

Hunter faces accusations that during his father’s tenure as Vice President in Barak Obama’s administration, he charged or at least solicited money to influence on behalf of China and Libya-related matters. Additionally, he has been charged with facilitating the connection between individuals and high-ranking American officials to enable them to obtain everything they desired.

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