Trial against Hunter Biden, son of US President Joe Biden

Washington DC (Brussels Morning) – Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, is facing trial on charges of tax evasion, making false statements, and possessing a gun while addicted to drugs. The case has political implications, with some Democrats claiming it’s a Republican-led campaign to weaken Joe Biden’s position. Hunter Biden has struggled with drug and alcohol addiction and has been involved in controversial business dealings, including with a Ukrainian oligarch.

Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, is embroiled in a legal battle that could have far-reaching consequences for his family and the White House. As he faces trial on multiple charges, including tax evasion and possession of a gun while addicted to drugs, the public is watching closely to see how the justice system will treat the president’s son. With a history of addiction and controversial business dealings, Hunter Biden’s case has sparked intense debate and scrutiny, raising questions about privilege, power, and the rule of law in America.

The President’s Son: Hunter Biden’s Legal Battles

Will Hunter Biden Face Prison Time? The Trial AheadBeing an attorney himself in the past, son of the American President Joe Biden, Hunter Biden, is waiting for the trial against him. Supporters of the Democratic Party are saying that the charges are the result of the Republican Party campaign to weaken Joe Biden’s position.

Hunter Biden is the second son of US President Joe Biden with his first wife Neilia Hunter Biden. From 2013 till 2020 Hunter Biden has been serving as a member of Chinese Investment Fund Management Company “BHR Partners” and has been claimed to “receive compensations from the company for being on BHR’s board of directors.” From 2014 till 2019 Joe Biden’s son has been a member of the “Burisma Holdings” a holding company owned by a controversial Ukrainian oligarch Mykola Zlochevsky, who was facing money laundry claims.

Hunter Biden has been helping the company with the corporate governance, but in the end created a conflict of interests due to the cooperation with a company involved in corruption scandals while his farter has been promoting an anti-corruption policy in Ukraine. Later both Hunter and Joe Biden has been involved in a series of corruption conspiracy theories initiated by Donald Trump Administration.

As a businessman, lobbyist and philanthropist, Hunter Biden has been struggling with the drug addiction from early teenage age after tragic circumstances took life of his mother and one-year-old sister. The drug dependance escalated after his older brother Joseph Biden (Beau) has been diagnosed with the brain cancer. Later Beau Biden died of glioblastoma in the year 2015 at the age of 46.

Apart from drug abuse, Hunter Biden struggles with alcohol addiction. His unhealthy habits caused him a dismissal from the US Navy Reserve and several criminal investigations. The investigations include tax affairs, money laundering and gun purchase. US Federal law prohibits users of illegal drugs from owning firearms.   

Will Hunter Biden Face Prison Time? The Trial Ahead

In June 2023, a plea agreement between Hunter Biden and the persecutors has been reached agreeing to probation for filing his taxes late and entering into a diversion program on the gun charge. Less than a year later, Hunter Biden has been pleaded not guilty to all tax evasion charges, however, a new trial for the tax charges has been scheduled on June 20, 2024.  

At present, Hunter Biden is charged with 3 main crimes: two counts for alleged false statements he made while purchasing the gun and a third count for possessing the gun while addicted to drugs. The gun purchase has been done in October 2018; however, the case is still under investigation. Hunter Biden bought a Colt Cobra revolver at Delaware gun shop and later has been lying in the court about not using drugs at that time.  

Hunter Biden’s former partners has been admitting his drug addiction, what can be used against him during the trial. Moreover, Hunter Biden himself admitted the drug abuse issues in his memoir. If he be found guilty, Hunter Biden could face up to 25 years in prison and $750,000 in fines. However, nonviolent first-time offenders are almost never receiving serious prison sentences. Nevertheless, prosecutors working with Mr. Weiss, who is running Hunter Biden’s case, have stated that “holding Hunter Biden is essential for ensuring the principle that no one is above the law.” Mr. Weiss, at the same time, has been appointed by the Trump US attorney in Delaware, what can complicate the situation of the defendant.

Nonetheless, American public is believing that the son of US President cannot be sentenced despite the willingness of American judicial system to judge everyone equally.