Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, was found guilty on all three charges in his federal gun trial.
Being the first son of a sitting U.S. president to be criminally convicted, the charges stem from Biden lying about his drug use on a federal form when buying a handgun in 2018.
Biden, 54, claimed he was truthful on the form because he was in recovery at the time.
A jury in Delaware reached their verdict after about three hours of discussion. Biden showed little emotion when the verdict was read, staring ahead with folded arms, but later hugged his legal team.
The charges include two for lying on a federal background check and one for possessing a gun while using drugs.
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After the court session, Biden hugged and kissed his wife, Melissa Cohen Biden, and left with Secret Service agents.
He expressed disappointment with the outcome, but thanked his family and friends for their support. His wife and uncle, James Biden, were present in court for the verdict.
Experts say Biden could face prison time, though a 25-year sentence is unlikely. The judge will set a sentencing date within 120 days, although his lawyer plans to challenge the conviction.
Special counsel David Weiss emphasized that the case was about Biden’s illegal choices, not his addiction. “Everyone must be accountable for their actions, even this defendant,” Weiss said.
President Biden, who attended a gun control event in Washington, DC, later met his son and family in Wilmington. He expressed pride in Hunter’s recovery efforts but stated he would not pardon his son if convicted.
The charges relate to Biden’s purchase of a Colt Cobra revolver in October 2018. The gun was later discarded by his then-girlfriend, Hallie Biden.
Jurors heard testimony about Biden’s past drug use from his ex-wife and a former girlfriend.
The verdict comes as President Biden faces a tough re-election campaign. Former President Donald Trump and some Republicans have criticized the trial, while others see it as a step towards accountability.
Hunter Biden also faces separate charges for tax evasion, with that trial set for September.
