Hunter Biden's Sentencing Delayed to December

Judge grants delay; sentencing now set for December 4
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Posted Sep 19, 2024 3:44 PM CDT
Hunter Biden's Sentencing Delayed to December
Hunter Biden steps into a vehicle as he leaves federal court, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Los Angeles, after pleading guilty to federal tax charges.   (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)

Hunter Biden is now scheduled for sentencing on felony firearms charges on December 4, following a judge-approved delay from the original Nov. 13 date. Convicted in June for purchasing a firearm in 2018 while allegedly using drugs and lying about that fact on a federal form, Biden's lawyers requested more time to prepare. The charges could result in up to 25 years in prison, though he will likely be handed far less time, or possibly none at all.

Additionally, Biden faces sentencing on federal tax charges in California on December 16. Having pleaded guilty earlier this month, these charges could lead to up to 17 years of imprisonment and $1.35 million in fines. President Biden, who has withdrawn from the 2024 reelection race, stressed he will not use presidential powers to intervene in his son's legal matters. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)

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