According to a new report, Hunter Biden asked for help from the US State Department as he sought to make a deal for a Ukrainian gas company in Italy while his father was vice president. Watch in for more details!

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Hunter Biden used crack cocaine shortly after unlawfully purchasing a pistol in 2018, according to information presented during his criminal trial. Days after the handgun purchase, Biden, 54, texted his brother's widow, saying in one message that he was "sleeping on a car smoking crack," an FBI agent testifying during his trial claimed.

Hunter Biden used crack cocaine shortly after unlawfully purchasing a pistol in 2018, according to information presented during his criminal trial. Days after the handgun purchase, Biden, 54, texted his brother's widow, saying in one message that he was "sleeping on a car smoking crack," an FBI agent testifying during his trial claimed. The son of the US president is charged with purposefully lying on paperwork regarding his drug usage to purchase a handgun and ammo from a Wilmington, Delaware gun store. According to his defence, he was sincere when he stated on the paperwork that he wasn't using illegal substances at the time he purchased the firearm because he was in recovery. If convicted guilty of all three federal charges in the case, Biden could spend up to 25 years in jail. FBI agent Erika Jensen stated in her testimony on Tuesday that there was "evidence of addiction" on the laptop. She added that in the months before he purchased the pistol, Biden seemed to be making plans to obtain illegal substances. He used code for crack cocaine like "baby powder" in the text exchanges. He texted Hallie Biden, the late president's son Beau Biden's wife, the day after the gun purchase, saying he was "waiting for a dealer named Mookie." Hallie Biden texted him that day, saying, "I called you 500 times in the past 24 hours." In response, Hunter Biden said he was "sleeping on a car smoking crack on 4th street and Rodney" less than a minute later. Also read: I forgive the attacker: Slovak PM's first address since assassination attempt In a separate text, he said, "There's my truth." During her brief connection with Mr. Biden following her husband Beau's death in 2015, Hallie Biden also developed a crack cocaine addiction, which will be discussed with the jury in the trial. Biden's attorneys described the messages, implying that their client had lied to avoid meeting Hallie Biden. The laptop that was the focus of the testimony was leaked with inappropriate images of Hunter Biden and texts about his financial dealings, which turned it into a political mine during the 2020 election campaign. Although Joe Biden insisted at the time that the information was false Russian propaganda, the laptop has since been verified as authentic. (With inputs from agencies)

Hunter Biden trial: Evidence reveals president’s son texted, ‘Sleeping on a car smoking crack’

In a landmark case that might affect President Joe Biden's re-election campaign, Hunter Biden is scheduled to go on trial on Monday on felony gun charges. The current president's children are being tried for the first time in American history.

In a landmark case that might affect President Joe Biden's re-election campaign, Hunter Biden is scheduled to go on trial on Monday on felony gun charges. The current president's children are being tried for the first time in American history. Attorney David Weiss, who was designated as special counsel to oversee the Hunter Biden investigations last year, filed the charge on behalf of the Justice Department. Hunter Biden, 54, is accused of violating federal law by purchasing and possessing a firearm while abusing or addicted to drugs. Although he has been transparent about his battles with alcohol and crack cocaine addiction, he entered a not-guilty plea to the three counts. What are the charges against Hunter Biden? The first two allegations in the three-count indictment are related to the firearms purchase itself. When purchasing a firearm, a person is required to confirm on a form provided by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives that they are legally allowed to buy the weapon. Hunter Biden has been accused of lying on those forms. Count 3 deals with firearms possession. Possessing a firearm while consuming drugs is likewise illegal under federal law. According to the indictment and interaction made public in recent court files, Hunter Biden owned the pistol for eleven days in October 2018 before his girlfriend discarded it in the garbage because she was concerned about his mental state. Could Hunter Biden go to prison? The president's son could spend up to 25 years in jail if he is found guilty on all three counts. However, he has no past criminal record, and first-time offenders frequently receive terms substantially shorter than the maximum. Noreika would be completely responsible for his sentence. Also read: Mass shooting in US leaves 1 dead, 27 injured; investigation underway Given that these are federal accusations, Joe Biden has the authority to pardon his son at any moment. If his son is convicted, the president can commute his sentence, allowing him to avoid the punishment. The White House has publicly ruled out the idea of a pardon, but the political equations may shift after the November election. This is only one of two trials that Hunter Biden will undergo this year. The second lawsuit, which centered around Hunter Biden's financial troubles, is set to begin in September in Los Angeles. He has pled not guilty to tax evasion, submitting fake tax returns, and failing to submit his taxes on time. (With inputs from agencies)

Hunter Biden faces criminal trial on gun charges amid dad’s re-election campaign: All you need to know

Hunter Biden’s trial on federal firearms charges in Delaware could last up to two weeks, starting from June 3 and likely include sharp disagreements over evidence as it plays out during his father's re-election campaign.

Hunter Biden's gun trial could last up to 2 weeks, starting June 3