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President Biden Pardons Son Hunter's Gun and Tax Convictions, Reversing Prior Vows

Dec 2, 2024, 12:55 AM

President Joe Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, sparing him a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions. This decision reverses his prior vows not to pardon his son or use his presidential powers to benefit his family members. Hunter Biden was convicted earlier this year by a jury in Delaware on gun charges and pleaded guilty to tax evasion in California. He was scheduled to be sentenced on December 12.