The President of the United States of America, Joe Biden on Thursday said he would not pardon his son Hunter, nor commute any sentence. The President said this following Hunter’s conviction on charges of lying about his drug addiction while buying a handgun.
According to report, the President said, “No,” when reporters asked if he would commute any sentence his 54-year-old Hunter faces.
Biden speaking at a G7 summit press conference in Italy said, “I’m extremely proud of my son Hunter. He has overcome an addiction. he’s one of the brightest, most decent men I know.”
“I said I’d abide by the jury decision. And I will do that. I will not pardon him,” the President said.
Recall that in the historic first criminal prosecution of a sitting US President’s child, a jury on Tuesday found Hunter Biden guilty. He was found guilty on three felony counts stemming from his 2018 purchase of a handgun while addicted to crack cocaine.
According to report, Hunter could face up to 25 years in prison, though as a first-time offender jail time is unlikely. A date was not set for sentencing, but it is expected to take place in the next few months.
According to AFP, Biden said in a statement after the verdict that he loved his sole surviving son. Recall that Biden’s eldest son, Beau died of brain cancer in 2015.
Reacting to the judgment by the jury, Biden said he would respect the jury’s conclusion.
However, his comments in Italy on Thursday were his first public statement on the verdict.
AFP reported that a day before his Italy trip, Biden, 81, changed his schedule to fly to Wilmington, Delaware. He went to his hometown where the trial was held to be with his family.
According to the report, Hunter Biden was waiting on the tarmac when Marine One landed. He was given a warm hug by his father before they left in a motorcade.
The jury verdict came as Biden faces a tough re-election battle against Donald Trump in the November Presidential election.
Recall that Trump, himself recently became the first former US President to become a convicted felon.
Trump was found guilty by a New York jury of breaching election law by lying about hush money payments to a porn star.
source: AFP
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