US President Joe Biden announced he has pardoned his son Hunter Biden, who was convicted of making false statements on a firearm background check and illegally possessing a firearm and pleaded guilty to federal tax charges.

The White House has repeatedly said Biden will not pardon or commute the sentence of his son, a recovering drug addict who has been targeted by Republicans including President-elect Donald Trump.

A pardon eliminates any Possible criminal penalties for Hunter BidenTherefore, it is expected that in the coming hours, the courts where the cases were heard will cancel all pending cases.

Here’s the full statement:

Source: Aristegui Noticias

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