Hunter Biden’s lawyers issue lengthy defense as pardoning window closes
SUMMARY
Hunter Biden’s legal team released a 52-page defense document urging clemency for President Biden’s son, alleging that his tax and gun convictions stemmed from 'politically motivated' prosecutions. The lawyers argue that Hunter Biden faces harsher penalties due to his familial ties and past struggles with addiction. With sentencing imminent and President Biden pledging not to pardon his son, the window for clemency narrows as Donald Trump prepares to take office. Hunter Biden was convicted in 2023 of tax evasion and falsifying a federal gun form, facing up to 17 years in prison. The case reignites scrutiny over allegations of influence-peddling linked to the infamous 2020 laptop scandal, later verified by the DOJ. Trump, while critical of Hunter Biden, has hinted at a potential pardon, citing a desire for unity, contrasting his earlier calls to prosecute political adversaries.
