Summary
Hunter Biden is facing sentencing for federal tax-related charges after pleading guilty to nine counts in a separate case from his gun charges. His sentencing is scheduled for December 16, 2024, following the postponement of his sentencing for gun charges to December 12.
In June 2023, Hunter Biden was convicted on three felony counts related to his purchase of a firearm while allegedly addicted to drugs. The federal judge in Delaware, Maryellen Noreika, has delayed his sentencing multiple times at the request of prosecutors, who cited scheduling conflicts with other trials. The most recent delay was due to a trial involving Alexander Smirnov, an FBI confidential source facing felony charges. Hunter Biden’s legal troubles have drawn significant media attention and political discourse, particularly regarding the implications of his father’s presidential pardon, which covers any crimes committed between 2014 and December 1, 2024. This pardon has raised concerns among some lawmakers, including Senator Bernie Sanders, who warned about the potential precedents it could set for future administrations.
Bernie Sanders says Hunter Biden pardon sets ‘kind of a dangerous’ precedent
Dec. 16 / Baltimore Sun / Bernie Sanders' insights into the implications of Hunter Biden's pardon provide a critical perspective on political accountability, raising essential questions about future presidential powers and precedents. The article effectively combines current events with broader political themes, making it a thought-provoking read. “ Sen. Bernie Sanders says President Joe Biden’s pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, set “kind of a dangerous” precedent. The independent senator from Vermont...
Hunter Biden's sentencing on gun charges pushed back 1 more week
Sep. 26 / Abc News / The report on Hunter Biden's delayed sentencing offers a straightforward update on the legal proceedings, emphasizing the judicial process without delving deeply into the political ramifications or public reactions surrounding the case. “ The federal judge who oversaw Hunter Biden's conviction on gun charges in Delaware has again agreed to delay his sentencing. At the request of prosecutors,...