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January 24, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Timeline: Hunter Biden granted pardon after legal, political scrutiny
Here's a timeline of legal and political scrutiny President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden has faced during a yearslong probe into his personal and professional life.
January 24, 2025 at 9:31 PM
1 month ago
Special counsel criticizes President Joe Biden's pardon of son Hunter Biden
In a report, David Weiss said the president’s accusation that the Justice Department's investigation into his son was politically motivated "threatens the integrity of the justice system as a whole."
1 month ago
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Special counsel David Weiss releases final report on Hunter Biden probes
Special counsel David Weiss slammed President Biden's characterization of his probe as infected with "raw politics" in his final report on his probes into Hunter Biden.
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Special Counsel David Weiss releases final report on Hunter Biden
A probe into Hunter Biden resulted in felony convictions on tax-and gun-related charges, all of which were dismissed when President Joe Biden pardoned his son.
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2 months ago
Former FBI informant charged with lying about Biden family reaches plea deal
Ex-FBI informant Alexander Smirnov, who was charged with lying about President Joe Biden and his son's business dealings, has reached a plea deal with prosecutors.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Trump says rivals should be in jail. Experts say Biden can pardon them beforehand.
Experts President Biden has the constitutional right to issue preemptive pardons to people President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to seek retribution against.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz on Trump Cabinet picks, the border wall and Hunter Biden's pardon
ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Republican Texas Sen. Ted Cruz about President-elect Donald Trump’s picks for his administrative Cabinet
2 months ago
2 months ago
Why Democrats now support the Hunter Biden pardon
538's polling column about President Joe Biden's pardon of his son, Sarah McBride's favorability and the future of America.
2 months ago
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Sen. John Fetterman on Hunter Biden pardon, says Dems need to reengage young men
The Pennsylvania senator joins “The View” to weigh in on the controversy surrounding President Joe Biden pardoning his son and share his hopes for the release of American hostages in Gaza.
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Citing Hunter Biden pardon, Trump asks judge to dismiss his criminal hush money case
Donald Trump's criminal hush money case should be dismissed because it "threatens the functioning" of the U.S. government, Trump's attorneys argue in a new filing.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Judge in Hunter Biden's tax case accepts pardon despite calling it 'unconstitutional'
Two days after President Biden issued a blanket pardon to his son Hunter Biden, the younger Biden's federal gun case has been terminated by the judge overseeing the case.
2 months ago
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Sen. Michael Bennet talks President Biden’s pardon of his son
Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet reacts to President Joe Biden’s surprise pardoning of his son Hunter, which sent shockwaves through Washington.
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2 months ago
As Hunter Biden pardon sparks backlash, experts say it can't be overturned
Joe Biden is the first president to pardon his child.
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2 months ago
Biden pardons his son, Hunter, who faced sentencing in 2 criminal cases
President Joe Biden's pardoning of Hunter Biden, who was convicted on tax evasion and federal gun charges, has sparked a political backlash. Our Big Story panel weighs in on the latest headlines.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Biden's pardon of son, Hunter, roils Democrats' post-election reckoning: ANALYSIS
President Joe Biden's decision to pardon his son, Hunter, is throwing a bomb in his party's post-election soul searching.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Following Hunter Biden pardon, prosecutors push back against criticism of charges
A day after President Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden, prosecutors rebutted the president's allegation that their charges were motivated by politics.
2 months ago
2 months ago
How President Biden came to the decision to pardon his son Hunter
The Biden family discussed the pardon for Hunter Biden during the Thanksgiving holiday in Nantucket, a source familiar with the matter confirmed to ABC News.
2 months ago
2 months ago
President Joe Biden issues pardon for son Hunter Biden
The announcement came through on Sunday evening that he had pardoned Hunter Biden.
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3 months ago
What a pardon for Hunter Biden means
ABC News contributor Kim Wehle discusses the announcement by President Joe Biden to pardon his son Hunter Biden.
3 months ago
3 months ago
Trump reacts to President Biden pardoning son Hunter before White House exit
President-elect Donald Trump reacted to President Biden pardoning his son, Hunter Biden, in a post on Truth Social on Sunday.
3 months ago
3 months ago
Biden issues pardon for son Hunter Biden
With just weeks left in office, President Joe Biden has pardoned his son on federal gun charges and his guilty plea for federal tax evasion, after repeatedly saying he would not do so.
3 months ago
3 months ago
Washington DC reacts to President Biden pardoning son Hunter in shock decision
Reactions varied in the aftermath of an announcement on Sunday evening that President Joe Biden had pardoned his son, Hunter Biden.
3 months ago
3 months ago
President Joe Biden issues pardon for son Hunter Biden
President Joe Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, following Hunter's conviction on federal gun charges.
3 months ago
3 months ago
President Biden has no plans of pardoning son Hunter Biden, White House says
President Joe Biden does not plan to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, who was convicted on federal gun charges, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said.
3 months ago
5 months ago
Hunter Biden's sentencing on gun charges pushed back 1 more week
The federal judge who oversaw Hunter Biden’s conviction on gun charges in Delaware has again agreed to delay his sentencing by a week, until Dec. 12.
5 months ago
5 months ago
Judge agrees to push Hunter Biden's sentencing in gun case to Dec. 4
The federal judge overseeing Hunter Biden's Delaware conviction on gun charges has agreed to push back his sentencing date three weeks, from Nov. 13 to Dec. 4.
5 months ago
5 months ago
Romanian oligarch hired Hunter Biden to influence US policy, special counsel says
Federal prosecutors accuse Hunter Biden of accepting payments from a Romanian businessman "to influence U.S. government agencies" while his father was vice president.
5 months ago
5 months ago
Hunter Biden pleads guilty to several tax-related charges
Plus, former President Donald Trump outlines his economic agenda in New York as Vice President Kamala Harris heads to Pittsburgh to prepare for the Sept. 10 debate.
5 months ago
5 months ago
Hunter Biden pleads guilty to tax charges, will avoid trial
The president's son pleaded guilty to tax charges and will be sentenced Dec. 16.
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5 months ago
Hunter Biden to plead guilty to tax charges in bid to avoid trial
An attorney for Hunter Biden said the president’s son would plead guilty just moments his federal trial on tax charges was scheduled to begin.
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5 months ago
Hunter Biden pleads guilty to federal tax offenses
The stunning guilty plea to three felonies and six misdemeanors could result in a prison sentence of up to 17 years and a fine of more than $1 million for Hunter Biden.
5 months ago
5 months ago
Jury selection begins in Hunter Biden's federal tax trial
The trial that is expected to throw Hunter Biden's foreign business dealings, his struggles with addiction, and his lavish spending into the spotlight.
5 months ago
5 months ago
Hunter Biden pleads guilty in tax trial in surprise move
President Joe Biden’s son pleaded guilty to felony tax offenses with no agreement for leniency from prosecutors and could face up to 17 years in prison. The judge is expected to rule in December.
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5 months ago
Hunter Biden pleads guilty to tax charges, will avoid trial
The president's son pleaded guilty to nine tax-related charges and will be sentenced Dec. 16.
5 months ago
6 months ago
Latest on Hunter Biden tax case in California
Plus, the latest developments in the trial of the doctor charged in connection to Matthew Perry's overdose death and the trial of the man who lunged at a Las Vegas judge in a now-viral video.
6 months ago
6 months ago
Judge rejects challenge from Hunter Biden informant based on Trump immunity ruling
The judge handing the case of an ex-FBI informant charged with lying about Hunter Biden has rejected an effort to challenge special counsel David Weiss' appointment.
6 months ago
6 months ago
Judge rejects latest attempt by Hunter Biden to dismiss tax-related charges
A federal judge on Monday rejected the latest attempt by Hunter Biden to dismiss several tax-related charges he faces in Los Angeles.
6 months ago
6 months ago
New report claims Hunter Biden tried to get help from government while dad was VP
The New York Times reports that Hunter Biden, while his father was vice president, wrote to the U.S. ambassador in Italy seeking assistance for a Ukrainian energy company where he was on the board.
6 months ago
6 months ago
Hunter Biden sought help from US ambassador for Burisma, lawyer confirms
Hunter Biden attempted to enlist support from the U.S. Ambassador to Italy in 2016 to arrange a business meeting for him on behalf of Burisma, his attorney confirmed.
6 months ago
6 months ago
Hunter Biden accused of being hired by Romanian businessman to influence US policy
The special counsel said in a filing Hunter Biden and two associates were hired in 2015 by Gabriel Popoviciu, who was facing corruption charges in his home country and wanted the U.S. to intervene.
6 months ago
6 months ago
Hunter Biden to be sentenced on gun crime a week after Election Day
Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, will face sentencing for his three-count felony conviction on Nov. 13.
6 months ago
7 months ago
Hunter Biden drops 'revenge porn' lawsuit against Fox News, with plans to refile
Attorneys for Hunter Biden have dropped a "revenge porn" lawsuit against Fox News, with plans to refile it against new defendants.
7 months ago
7 months ago
Hunter Biden, citing Trump special counsel ruling, moves to dismiss cases against him
Attorneys for Hunter Biden, citing the recent dismissal of Donald Trump's classified documents case, are seeking to dismiss both federal criminal cases against him.
7 months ago
7 months ago
Hunter Biden drops bid for new trial in federal gun case
Attorneys for Hunter Biden have withdrawn their bid for a new trial in his federal gun case, conceding that a motion they filed last month misunderstood a technicality.
7 months ago
8 months ago
Hunter Biden sues Fox News over fictional miniseries
Hunter Biden has filed suit against Fox News over their production of a fictional miniseries his attorney call "an effort to harass, annoy, alarm, and humiliate him."
8 months ago
8 months ago
Hunter Biden requests new trial after conviction in gun case
Nearly two weeks after Hunter Biden was convicted on three felony gun counts, he is waging a long-shot bid to fight that outcome.
8 months ago
8 months ago
How Hunter Biden's conviction could impact Joe Biden's presidential campaign
ABC News’ Deputy Political Director Averi Harper and ABC White House Correspondent MaryAlice Parks take a closer look at Donald Trump's verdict this week.
8 months ago
8 months ago
Biden says he would not commute potential sentence for son Hunter Biden
"Would you commute Hunter's sentence?" Biden was asked.
8 months ago
8 months ago
Biden says he would not commute potential sentence for son Hunter Biden
President Joe Biden said he would not issue a presidential sentence commutation for Hunter Biden following his conviction earlier this week on federal gun charges.
8 months ago
8 months ago
White House doesn't rule out potential sentence commutation for Hunter Biden
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Wednesday declined to rule out a presidential commutation for Hunter Biden.
8 months ago