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Hunter Biden convicted of all 3 felony charges in federal gun trial

Jun 11, 2024, 8:42 AM | Updated: 8:44 am

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Hunter Biden (L), the son of U.S. President Joe Biden, his wife Melissa Cohen Biden (R) and Valerie Biden Owens leave the J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building on June 06, 2024 in Wilmington, Delaware. (Photo: Kevin Dietsch, Getty Images)

(Photo: Kevin Dietsch, Getty Images)

Hunter Biden has been convicted of all three felony charges related to the purchase of a revolver in 2018 when, prosecutors argued, the president’s son lied on a mandatory gun-purchase form by saying he was not illegally using or addicted to drugs.

Hunter Biden faces up to 10 years in prison on the first count, five years on the second count and another 10 years on the third count when he is sentenced. It’s not clear how long a sentence he could receive. The sentence is up to the judge and Hunter Biden is a first-time offender.

More takeaways from Hunter Biden’s gun trial: His family turns out as his own words are used against him

Judge Maryellen Noreika noted that sentencing typically is 120 days out, but no sentencing date was set.

Hunter Biden left the courthouse holding hands with the first lady and his wife, Melissa. They did not speak to reporters, got into waiting SUVs and drove off.

Jill Biden was not in the courtroom when it was read.

This is a developing story, check back for updates

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