US president, Biden promises to respect Jury’s verdict in son’s gun case

United States president, Joe Biden has said he would respect the jury’s decision following his son, Hunter Biden conviction of gun crimes after a week-long trial that exposed challenging times for the Biden family.

It would be recalled that the 12-person jury convicted Hunter Biden, 54, of lying about his drug use on a federal form while purchasing a handgun in 2018.

The verdict marks the first time a sitting president’s child would be prosecuted thus creating significant implications as President Biden campaigns for re-election in November.

Hunter Biden was found guilty on all three felony counts and faces possible jail time. His conviction comes on the heels of former President Donald Trump’s recent criminal conviction in New York, highlighting a politically charged atmosphere as both figures gear up for the upcoming election.

Findings show that Biden didn’t attend the trials but his wife, Jill Biden and other family members, including Hunter’s wife, sister, and uncle, were present to support him.

Following the verdict, President Biden traveled to Wilmington, Delaware, where he greeted and hugged his son on the tarmac.

“I am the president, but I am also a dad. Jill and I love our son, and we are so proud of the man he is today,” President Biden said in a statement.

He added that he would “accept the outcome of this case and continue to respect the judicial process as Hunter considers an appeal.”

President Biden had previously ruled out pardoning his son. The trial revealed embarrassing details, with prosecutors presenting evidence that Hunter Biden was using crack cocaine at the time of the gun purchase.

Testimonies from his ex-wife, Kathleen Buhle, and former girlfriend, Zoe Kestan, depicted a period of frequent drug use that strained his relationships. The court also reviewed text messages and photographs illustrating his addiction.

There are indications that Hunter Biden could be be sentenced to jail but public analyst have said that his sentence could be very light considering that he’s a first time offender.

Moreso,  Hunter Biden’s legal challenges continue, with another trial set for September in California over charges of failing to pay $1.4 million in income taxes, which could result in up to 17 years in prison if convicted.

Hunter’s trials are expected to continue despite father’s re-election bid.