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Hunter Biden Faces Federal Charges For Firearm Possession

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Hunter Biden, the son of President Biden, is facing serious charges related to illegal weapon possession, with his alleged drug use being a factor in the case. Federal prosecutors in Delaware have accused him of three charges related to possessing firearms while under the influence of narcotics, as revealed by court documents.

Key Takeaway

Hunter Biden, son of President Biden, is facing charges related to illegal weapon possession while under the influence of drugs. The charges include making false statements on a firearm application and possessing a firearm as an unlawful user of narcotics. This comes after his previous plea agreement on tax and weapon charges collapsed. The case is being supervised by special counsel David Weiss.

Accusations and Charges

The charges against Hunter include one count of making a false statement on a firearm application, one count of making a false statement in connection with required firearm recordkeeping, and one count of possessing a firearm as an unlawful user of or addicted to a controlled substance.

The accusation revolves around an incident where Hunter allegedly submitted a form stating he did not use illegal drugs back in October 2018 when purchasing a Colt Cobra revolver. However, he was in possession of the firearm while consuming narcotics.

Unraveling Legal Troubles

This latest accusation comes after Hunter’s plea agreement on tax and weapon charges fell apart in July. Meanwhile, Republicans in the House of Representatives continue to investigate Hunter’s finances.

The case against Hunter is being overseen by special counsel David Weiss.