For the first time in history, a sitting president’s son has been found guilty in a federal court of law. This was the shocking verdict received by Hunter Biden, the youngest son of the current president of the United States of America, Joe Biden. Therefore, this marked the end of a historic trial that made hundreds of headlines around the world.

Hunter Biden is the youngest son of the U.S. president, Joe Biden, and his late wife, Neilia Biden. Born on February 4, 1970, he is a 54-year-old American attorney and businessman. Hunter has been in court for a gun trial, which included three felony charges. On Tuesday, Hunter was found guilty of the felony charges and faces up to 25 years in prison.

The jury on Hunter’s federal trial found him guilty of three charges on Tuesday, June 11. The three charges were lying to a gun dealer, lying on a federal form about drug use, and possession of a firearm while being addicted to an illegal controlled substance. The case saw numerous witnesses and testimonies, and eventually, the defense rested its case on Monday.

Hunter Biden now has to face an upcoming sentencing, which will likely occur in the next 120 days. This is a standard procedure. He could face a maximum sentence of twenty years in prison for his crimes. However, he is a first-time offender with no previous criminal history. Therefore, he would most likely get a reduced sentence for his guilty conviction.

Hunter released a short statement discussing the guilty verdict and his feelings. He claimed to be disappointed by the pothole but is also very grateful for his loved ones and family members who have shown him support in these trying times. Notably, the First Lady, Jill Biden, attended many of his trial dates to support him even though she’s his stepmother.

The president’s youngest son’s statement touched on his sobriety. He said that he believed that recovery is possible by the “Grace of God,” and he is happy and blessed to be able to experience this special gift “one day at a time.” His lawyer, Abbe Lowell, also released a statement, saying he fully respected the court’s ruling. However, he added that he would continue to try to help Hunter in all the ways legally possible.

Reports from inside the courtroom revealed what happened after the guilty verdict was announced. Hunter reportedly patted Lowell on the back and gave him a hug. After that, he hugged his defense team members while looking at his wife, Melissa Cohen Biden. When it was time to leave, he walked out of the courthouse with his wife’s hand in his.

In late 2023, Hunter tried to get a plea deal. If successful, this plea deal would have seen all his charges, including his tax-related ones, dropped completely. He wouldn’t have had to serve a prison sentence and would have been free. However, the plea deal was thrown out after he received heavy backlash from Republicans who cited favoritism for the son of the president.

Many witnesses took the stand to share their testimonies about Hunter and the charges against him. His daughter, Naomi Biden, was a notable witness. She explained her father’s addiction to the court but also cited his many efforts to become sober. Naomi mentioned the numerous treatment facilities Hunter had visited over the years and how he had been trying to overcome his addiction.

One of the most important and damaging witnesses that took the stand was Hallie Biden. She is Hunter’s sister-in-law and the late wife of his older brother Beau. According to reports, Hunter was in a romantic relationship with Hallie when he purchased the gun. She noted that she found it and got rid of it because of fear. She also said that Hunter introduced her to illegal drug use while they were together.

Many Republicans are undoubtedly pleased with the guilty verdict. However, Donald Trump, the infamous GOP leader, has not yet made any public comments about it. This could be because he also received a guilty verdict for 34 felony counts. Kash Patel, Trump’s national security advisor, released a statement saying he was impressed by the verdict, which did constitutional justice and didn’t give any biased treatment. 

President Joe Biden has also not been silent. Before the verdict, he officially announced that he would not pardon his son or reduce his sentence if the court found him guilty. Now, he reiterated his position, saying that he accepts the outcome of the case and would continue to respect the legal process as Hunter is considering applying for an appeal.

While Hunter waits for his sentencing after the next 120 days, he still has other legal matters to worry about. He is due for another trial in California, which accuses him of evading tax charges. This trial will begin on September 5, 2024, and the president’s son will be tried in a courtroom for tax evasion. What will be the outcome of this second trial? The world awaits the answer.