A ‘disappointed’ Hunter Biden has thanked his family and friends after being found guilty on all three charges in his federal gun trial.
The 54-year-old was convicted of three firearms charges in the first criminal prosecution of a sitting US president's child. He now faces up to 25 years in jail.Prosecutors said he lied about his drug use on a federal form when he bought a handgun back in 2018.Biden pleaded not guilty, claiming he was in recovery from drug addiction at the time and therefore did not lie. On Tuesday, a panel of 12 Delaware jurors reached a verdict after about three hours of deliberations.
"Through all he has been through in his recovery, including this trial, Hunter has felt grateful for and blessed by the love and support of his family," Mr Lowell said. After Hunter Biden's conviction, President Joe Biden said in a statement that he and the first lady will always be there for their son "with our love and support". The president said he will accept the outcome and continue to respect the judicial process as his son considers an appeal.
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