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<p>A federal judge in the United States (US) on Tuesday (Dec. 3) dismissed the gun case against Hunter Biden after President Joe Biden&nbsp;issued a sweeping pardon for his son.</p>

<p>A report by the news agency Associated Press said that US District Judge Maryellen Noreika closed the case this week before Hunter was to be sentenced.&nbsp;</p>

<p>If Hunter, 54, was sentenced, he could have faced up to&nbsp;25 years in prison, though as a first-time offender, he likely would have gotten far less time or avoided prison entirely.</p>

<h2><strong>What is the case?</strong></h2>

<p>In September 2023, Hunter was charged by US Special Counsel David Weiss with three felonies stemming from his purchase and possession of a Colt Cobra.38 revolver in October 2018.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/congressional-republicans-fume-over-us-president-joe-biden-officially-pardoning-his-son-hunter-780889">Congressional Republicans fume over US President Joe Biden officially pardoning his son Hunter</a></strong></p>

<p>The first two charges in the case overlapped. Hunter has been accused of making a false statement material to a firearms sale and making a false statement in a firearms transaction record.</p>

<p>Prosecutors contended&nbsp;he committed a crime when he ticked a box indicating "no" next to a question asking if he was an unlawful user of a controlled substance or addicted to a controlled substance.</p>

<p>The third charge is that Hunter Biden violated a law that bars users of illegal drugs or drug addicts from possessing a firearm.</p>

<h2><strong>Prosecutors oppose dismissal of case</strong></h2>

<p>The Associated Press report said that prosecutors opposed the dismissal of the gun case, arguing in&nbsp;court documents that a pardon shouldn’t wipe away the case “as if it never occurred.”</p>

<p>US District Judge Noreika's decision came after President Biden officially pardoned Hunter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a statement issued on Sunday, Biden said, "Today, I signed a pardon for my son Hunter. From the day I took office, I said I would not interfere with the Justice Department’s decision-making, and I kept my word even as I have watched my son being selectively, and unfairly, prosecuted."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A federal judge in the United States (US) on Tuesday (Dec. 3) dismissed the gun case against Hunter Biden after President Joe Biden issued a sweeping pardon for his son.

A federal judge in the United States (US) on Tuesday (Dec. 3) dismissed the gun case against Hunter Biden after President Joe Biden issued a sweeping pardon for his son. A report by the news agency Associated Press said that US District Judge Maryellen Noreika closed the case this week before Hunter was to be sentenced. If Hunter, 54, was sentenced, he could have faced up to 25 years in prison, though as a first-time offender, he likely would have gotten far less time or avoided prison entirely. What is the case? In September 2023, Hunter was charged by US Special Counsel David Weiss with three felonies stemming from his purchase and possession of a Colt Cobra.38 revolver in October 2018. Also read | Congressional Republicans fume over US President Joe Biden officially pardoning his son Hunter The first two charges in the case overlapped. Hunter has been accused of making a false statement material to a firearms sale and making a false statement in a firearms transaction record. Prosecutors contended he committed a crime when he ticked a box indicating "no" next to a question asking if he was an unlawful user of a controlled substance or addicted to a controlled substance. The third charge is that Hunter Biden violated a law that bars users of illegal drugs or drug addicts from possessing a firearm. Prosecutors oppose dismissal of case The Associated Press report said that prosecutors opposed the dismissal of the gun case, arguing in court documents that a pardon shouldn’t wipe away the case “as if it never occurred.” US District Judge Noreika's decision came after President Biden officially pardoned Hunter. In a statement issued on Sunday, Biden said, "Today, I signed a pardon for my son Hunter. From the day I took office, I said I would not interfere with the Justice Department’s decision-making, and I kept my word even as I have watched my son being selectively, and unfairly, prosecuted." (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Congressional Republicans on Monday (Dec. 2) fumed over outgoing United States (US) President Joe Biden officially pardoning his son Hunter. The pardon meant sparing Hunter a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions.</p>

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If that’s the case, why did Joe Biden just issue Hunter Biden a pardon for the very things we were inquiring about?</p>
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<p>Hunter had been a central figure in the investigations of the GOP. A report by Axios said that at issue for many Republicans is President Biden's previous statement that he would not pardon his son or grant him a commutation.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What did Congressional Republicans say?</strong></h2>

<p>As per the Axios report, Congressional Republicans have severely criticised Biden's pardon of Hunter.</p>

<p>House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer said that Biden has "lied&nbsp;from start to finish about his family's corrupt influence peddling activities."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-slams-joe-biden-for-pardoning-son-hunter-calls-it-abuse-and-miscarriage-of-justice-780821">Trump slams Joe Biden for pardoning son Hunter, calls it 'abuse and miscarriage of Justice'</a></strong></p>

<p>"It's unfortunate that rather than come clean about their decades of wrongdoing, President Biden and his family continue to do everything they can to avoid accountability," Comer added.</p>

<p>In a post on X, California Congressman Kevin Kiley said, "Biden just cemented his legacy as one of our very worst presidents."</p>

<p>Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan argued that Biden's pardon validated the GOP probe.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch | Joe Biden says his son Hunter was prosecuted selectively</strong></p>

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<p>"Democrats said there was nothing to our impeachment inquiry. If that’s the case, why did Joe Biden just issue Hunter Biden a pardon for the very things we were inquiring about?," Jordan said in a post on X.</p>

<h2><strong>'Have watched my son being selectively, unfairly prosecuted'</strong></h2>

<p>In a statement issued on Sunday, President Biden said, "Today, I signed a pardon for my son Hunter. From the day I took office, I said I would not interfere with the Justice Department’s decision-making, and I kept my word even as I have watched my son being selectively, and unfairly, prosecuted."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/12/01/statement-from-president-joe-biden-11/"><strong>Click on this link to read Joe Biden's full statement</strong></a></p>

<p>"The charges in his cases came about only after several of my political opponents in Congress instigated them to attack me and oppose my election," Biden said.</p>

<p>"Then, a carefully negotiated plea deal, agreed to by the Department of Justice, unravelled in the courtroom – with a number of my political opponents in Congress taking credit for bringing political pressure on the process.&nbsp;Had the plea deal held, it would have been a fair, reasonable resolution of Hunter’s cases," he added.</p>

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Congressional Republicans on Monday (Dec. 2) fumed over outgoing United States (US) President Joe Biden officially pardoning his son Hunter. The pardon meant sparing Hunter a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions.

Congressional Republicans on Monday (Dec. 2) fumed over outgoing United States (US) President Joe Biden officially pardoning his son Hunter. The pardon meant sparing Hunter a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions. Democrats said there was nothing to our impeachment inquiry. If that’s the case, why did Joe Biden just issue Hunter Biden a pardon for the very things we were inquiring about? — Rep. Jim Jordan (@Jim_Jordan) December 2, 2024 × Hunter had been a central figure in the investigations of the GOP. A report by Axios said that at issue for many Republicans is President Biden's previous statement that he would not pardon his son or grant him a commutation. What did Congressional Republicans say? As per the Axios report, Congressional Republicans have severely criticised Biden's pardon of Hunter. House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer said that Biden has "lied from start to finish about his family's corrupt influence peddling activities." Also read | Trump slams Joe Biden for pardoning son Hunter, calls it 'abuse and miscarriage of Justice' "It's unfortunate that rather than come clean about their decades of wrongdoing, President Biden and his family continue to do everything they can to avoid accountability," Comer added. In a post on X, California Congressman Kevin Kiley said, "Biden just cemented his legacy as one of our very worst presidents." Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan argued that Biden's pardon validated the GOP probe. Also watch | Joe Biden says his son Hunter was prosecuted selectively × "Democrats said there was nothing to our impeachment inquiry. If that’s the case, why did Joe Biden just issue Hunter Biden a pardon for the very things we were inquiring about?," Jordan said in a post on X. 'Have watched my son being selectively, unfairly prosecuted' In a statement issued on Sunday, President Biden said, "Today, I signed a pardon for my son Hunter. From the day I took office, I said I would not interfere with the Justice Department’s decision-making, and I kept my word even as I have watched my son being selectively, and unfairly, prosecuted." Click on this link to read Joe Biden's full statement "The charges in his cases came about only after several of my political opponents in Congress instigated them to attack me and oppose my election," Biden said. "Then, a carefully negotiated plea deal, agreed to by the Department of Justice, unravelled in the courtroom – with a number of my political opponents in Congress taking credit for bringing political pressure on the process. Had the plea deal held, it would have been a fair, reasonable resolution of Hunter’s cases," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

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Congressional Republicans fume over US President Joe Biden officially pardoning his son Hunter