In a significant development, Hunter Biden has been indicted on federal firearms charges. This latest step in the ongoing investigation into the president’s son accuses him of lying about his drug use during the purchase of a firearm in October 2018. It is worth noting that this purchase took place during a period when Biden was battling addiction to crack cocaine. The indictment, filed in federal court in Delaware, raises the possibility of a criminal trial for Biden just as his father seeks re-election. Hunter Biden is also under scrutiny for his business dealings, with potential charges of failure to pay taxes on time in Washington or California, where he resides.
This indictment comes at a time when congressional Republicans are pursuing an impeachment inquiry into the Democratic president, mainly focusing on Hunter Biden’s business activities. Though the Republicans have obtained testimonies regarding how Hunter Biden utilized the “Biden brand” to secure overseas work, they have not presented concrete evidence of wrongdoing on the part of the president. Previously, Hunter Biden faced a gun possession charge as part of a plea deal that also involved admitting guilt to misdemeanor tax charges. However, the agreement fell through during a court hearing in July due to concerns raised by the judge about its unusual provisions, which were criticized by Republicans as a “sweetheart deal.”
- The alleged crime: The three-count indictment states that Hunter Biden provided false information on the form required for every gun purchase. Specifically, he checked a box falsely claiming not to be a drug user or addict when buying a Colt Cobra Special at a gun shop in Wilmington, Delaware, in October 2018. He is charged with two counts of making false statements and one count of illegal gun possession as a drug user. Conviction on two counts can result in up to 10 years in prison, while the third count carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison.
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