Hunter Biden convicted of all 3 felonies in federal gun trial
(ABC NEWS)– President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden has been found guilty on three felony counts related to his purchase of a firearm in 2018 while allegedly addicted to drugs.
The younger Biden, who pleaded not guilty last October after being indicted by special counsel David Weiss, denied the charges. The son of a sitting president had never before faced a criminal trial.
Hunter Biden said in a statement after the verdict that he’s “more grateful today for the love and support I experienced this last week from Melissa, my family, my friends, and my community than I am disappointed by the outcome,” referencing his wife Melissa Cohen Biden.
“Recovery is possible by the grace of God, and I am blessed to experience that gift one day at a time,” he said.
Hunter Biden’s attorney, Abbe Lowell, said in a statement, “We are naturally disappointed by today’s verdict. We respect the jury process, and as we have done throughout this case, we will continue to vigorously pursue all the legal challenges available to Hunter.”
3 counts are for gun possession, false statements
The three felony counts on which Hunter Biden was convicted — all related to his purchase of a firearm in 2018 while allegedly addicted to drugs — are as follows:
Count 1: False statement in purchase of a firearm.
Count 2: False statement related to information required to be kept by federal firearms licensed dealer.
Count 3: Possession of a firearm by a person who is an unlawful user of or addicted to a controlled substance.
