The twelve-member jury in the trial of Hunter Biden, the son of the American president, took a break from deliberation on Monday regarding his guilt or innocence. The 54-year-old man is facing charges for violating weapons law and could potentially receive a 25-year prison sentence if convicted.
In the courtroom, Prosecutor Derek Hines presented evidence against Biden’s son, stating that it was clear that he was a crack addict in 2018, as reported by the Washington Post. However, the defense team argued for his acquittal, with Biden himself maintaining his plea of not guilty.
Biden is accused of providing false information when applying for firearms in 2018, allegedly failing to disclose his drug addiction. This case marks the first time a child of a sitting American president has been charged with a crime. If found guilty, Biden could face a lengthy prison sentence; however, such convictions often result in lesser penalties. The American president has stated he will not use his presidential pardon power if his son is sentenced to prison.
The jury stopped deliberations around 4:40 PM local time and will reconvene on Tuesday at 9:00 AM local time to continue discussing the case.
