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Hunter Biden Faces Sentencing After Guilty Pleas in Gun and Tax Cases

Legal experts predict lenient punishment as Biden emphasizes recovery and repayment of taxes.

Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, and his wife Melissa leave the federal court building, in Los Angeles, California, on Sept. 5, 2024.
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Overview

  • Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to nine tax charges and was convicted on three gun charges.
  • Sentencing is scheduled for November and December, with potential for up to 42 years in prison.
  • Experts expect a lighter sentence due to Biden's first-time offender status and mitigating factors.
  • The legal proceedings have significantly impacted his father, President Joe Biden's presidency.
  • Questions remain about whether President Biden will consider a pardon for his son.