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Hunter Biden Faces Legal and Political Challenges After Conviction

The president's son confronts sentencing, appeals, and another trial amid his father's reelection campaign.

Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, leaves the J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building on June 11, 2024 in Wilmington, Delaware.
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Overview

  • Hunter Biden was convicted on three felony gun charges and faces up to 25 years in prison.
  • Sentencing will be determined by a judge, with options ranging from prison to probation or home detention.
  • His legal team may appeal the verdict, potentially citing a Supreme Court ruling on gun rights.
  • Hunter Biden also faces a separate trial on tax charges scheduled for September.
  • The conviction poses a significant political dilemma for President Joe Biden's 2024 campaign.