Hunter Biden kept his emotions in check as the jury delivered a verdict of guilt on several gun charges.
After being convicted of three felony gun charges, he hugged his defense team and exchanged a kiss with his wife Melissa Cohen Biden in a Delaware courtroom.
The 54-year-old son of the President faced allegations of falsifying a government document during his firearm purchase in October 2018, accused of not disclosing drug usage.
Despite denying the accusations, the jury reached a unanimous guilty verdict after three hours of deliberation.
In the midst of the trial, Hunter Biden’s ex-girlfriend Zoe Kestan and his brother Beau’s widow, Haille Biden, testified about his drug use, painting a tumultuous picture of his past.
Insights from Trial Testimonies
Testimonies also pointed to Hunter Biden’s troubled past, notably his marital struggles with ex-wife Kathleen Buhle due to his substance abuse.
The trial shed light on Hunter’s firearm purchase and the prosecution’s claims that he knowingly provided false information on his application.
Throughout the proceedings, Hunter Biden’s loved ones, including his wife Melissa Cohen Biden and daughter Naomi, provided unwavering support.
The First Lady, his stepmother, was absent during the court session.
Currently married to Melissa Cohen Biden for five years, they have a son named Beau, in memory of Hunter’s late brother.