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July 9, 2024 at 5:01 PM

Timeline: Hunter Biden under 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.
July 9, 2024 at 5:01 PM
Hunter Biden departs federal court after a plea hearing on two misdemeanor charges of willfully failing to pay income taxes in Wilmington, Del., July 26, 2023.
July 9, 2024 at 4:55 PM

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Attorneys for Hunter Biden have withdrawn their bid for a new trial in his federal gun case, conceding that a motion they filed last month misunderstood a technicality.
July 9, 2024 at 4:55 PM
Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, departs from a Medal of Honor ceremony in the East Room of the White House on July 3, 2024 in Washington, DC.
July 1, 2024 at 6:23 PM

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."
July 1, 2024 at 6:23 PM
Hunter Biden, right, exits the J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building, June 10, 2024, in Wilmington, Del.
June 24, 2024 at 8:41 PM

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.
June 24, 2024 at 8:41 PM
First lady Jill Biden, Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, joined by his wife Melissa Cohen Biden, leave the J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building on June 11, 2024, in Wilmington, Del. A federal jury has convicted Hunter Biden on all three federal felony gun charges he faced.
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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.
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VIDEO: How Hunter Biden's conviction could impact Joe Biden's presidential campaign
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Biden says he would not commute potential sentence for son Hunter Biden

"Would you commute Hunter's sentence?" Biden was asked.
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"Would you commute Hunter's sentence?" Biden was asked.
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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.
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President Joe Biden speaks as he holds a press conference alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy after a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G7 summit, in Fasano, Italy, June 13, 2024.
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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.
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First lady Jill Biden and Hunter Biden leave the J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building, June 11, 2024, in Wilmington, Del.
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White House doesn't rule out potential commutation for Hunter Biden

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Wednesday declined to rule out a presidential commutation for Hunter Biden.
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White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Wednesday declined to rule out a presidential commutation for Hunter Biden.
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Why Hunter Biden's conviction will be harder for Republicans politically: ANALYSIS

In a campaign punctuated by courtroom trials, the Biden campaign wants to show this Hunter's conviction is different from that of former President Donald Trump.
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Hunter Biden, son of US President Joe Biden, joined by his mother US First Lady Jill Biden (L), exits the J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building in Wilmington, Delaware, June 11, 2024, after he was found guilty.
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Why Hunter Biden's guilty verdict probably won't affect the 2024 election

It's not clear that voters will fault the president for his son's wrongdoing.
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President Joe Biden stands with his son Hunter Biden, who earlier in the day was found guilty on all three counts in his criminal gun charges trial, after President Biden arrived at the Delaware Air National Guard Base in New Castle, Del., June 11, 2024.
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Hunter Biden found guilty in felony gun case

President Joe Biden is standing by his only surviving son after his historic conviction on three felony gun charges.
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VIDEO: Hunter Biden found guilty in felony gun case
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What’s next for Hunter Biden after guilty charges

ABC News chief legal analyst Dan Abrams and senior congressional correspondent Rachel Scott talk about the fallout after Hunter Biden was found guilty in his federal gun trial.
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VIDEO: What’s next for Hunter Biden after guilty charges
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Hunter Biden conviction likely to have muted impact on election: Experts

Hunter Biden's conviction Tuesday on three charges marks a historic moment -- but it may not significantly change the contours of the presidential race.
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First lady Jill Biden, Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, joined by his wife Melissa Cohen Biden, leave the J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building on June 11, 2024 in Wilmington, Del.
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Hunter Biden found guilty on 3 federal gun charges

The president’s son was found guilty on all three felony counts, amounting to the first-ever criminal convictions for the child of a sitting U.S. president.
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VIDEO:  Hunter Biden found guilty on 3 federal gun charges
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Hunter Biden found guilty on all 3 counts in federal gun case

President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, has been found guilty on three felony counts related to his purchase of a firearm in 2018 while allegedly addicted to drugs.
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VIDEO: Hunter Biden found guilty on all 3 counts in federal gun case
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Breaking down Hunter Biden's conviction and continuing legal battles

ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with legal contributor Brian Buckmire about Hunter Biden's conviction and the criminal tax charges he still faces.
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VIDEO: Breaking down Hunter Biden's conviction and continuing legal battles
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Delaware jury convicts Hunter Biden on federal gun charges

President Biden's son was found guilty on three counts of federal possession of a gun while using narcotics. ABC News’ Jonathan Karl breaks down possible repercussions of Hunter Biden's conviction.
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VIDEO: Delaware jury convicts Hunter Biden on federal gun charges
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Hunter Biden found guilty on all 3 counts in felony gun trial

With less than five months to Election Day, The Panel breaks down political podcast 538’s latest election forecast.
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VIDEO: Hunter Biden found guilty on all 3 counts in felony gun trial
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Biden arrives in Delaware, embraces son Hunter following conviction

President Biden released a statement shortly after his son was found guilty in his federal gun trial expressing love for his son and vowing to accept the outcome.
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President Joe Biden hugs his son Hunter Biden upon arrival at Delaware Air National Guard Base in New Castle, Del., on June 11, 2024, as he travels to Wilmington, Del. A jury found Hunter Biden guilty on June 11 on federal gun charges in a historic first criminal prosecution of the child of a sitting US president.
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What key witnesses said at Hunter Biden’s gun trial

The president's son was convicted on three felony charges related to efforts to obtain a firearm.
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Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, and his wife Melissa Cohen Biden walk outside the federal court as his trial on criminal gun charges continues, in Wilmington, Del., June 11, 2024.
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Hunter Biden juror says trial 'waste of taxpayers' dollars,' texts were key evidence

A Delaware woman who served on the federal trial against President Joe Biden's son spoke out about the case and how the jury came to its verdict.
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Hunter Biden departs from federal court, June 11, 2024, in Wilmington, Del.
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Trump campaign, GOP seize on Hunter Biden verdict to escalate attacks on father

Donald Trump's 2024 campaign and Republican lawmakers are seizing on Hunter Biden's conviction to escalate their attacks on President Joe Biden.
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Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally, June 6, 2024, in Phoenix.
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What polls said as Hunter Biden trial was happening

538 polls indicate the Hunter's trial bared little to no influence on the upcoming presidential election.
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VIDEO: What polls said as Hunter Biden trial was happening
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Special counsel David Weiss holds press conference following Hunter Biden verdict

“No one in this country is above the law,” Weiss said.
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VIDEO: Special counsel David Weiss holds press conference following Hunter Biden verdict
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Jury deliberates in Hunter Biden felony gun case

This is the first time a sitting president’s child faces criminal charges.
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VIDEO: Jury deliberates in Hunter Biden felony gun case
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Hunter Biden found guilty on all 3 felony counts in federal gun trial

It is the first time a sitting president's son has been tried and convicted of such a crime.
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VIDEO: Hunter Biden found guilty on all 3 felony counts in federal gun trial
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President Biden reacts to son Hunter Biden's guilty verdict

Biden reiterated he will respect the outcome of the judicial process.
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VIDEO: President Biden reacts to son Hunter Biden's guilty verdict
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Hunter Biden guilty on all 3 counts

The president's son faces charges of unlawfully purchasing a firearm.
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The president's son faces charges of unlawfully purchasing a firearm.
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Hunter Biden releases statement following guilty verdict

The president's son said in a statement he is disappointed in the verdict and his attorneys hinted they will appeal.
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VIDEO: Hunter Biden releases statement following guilty verdict
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What's next for Hunter Biden following conviction on federal gun charges

Following Hunter Biden's conviction on federal gun charges, the first son faces major time in prison.
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Hunter Biden arrives to federal court with his wife, Melissa Cohen Biden, June 11, 2024, in Wilmington, Del.
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Jury deliberates in Hunter Biden gun case

A verdict could come as soon as Tuesday for President Joe Biden’s son after the jury deliberated for about an hour on Monday before being sent home for the day.
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VIDEO: Jury deliberates in Hunter Biden gun case
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First lady Jill Biden in front row to support Hunter Biden during closing arguments

She has attended almost every day, sometimes walking in hand-in-hand.
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First lady Jill Biden arrives to federal court, June 10, 2024, in Wilmington, Del.
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3 big takeaways from Day 6 of Hunter Biden's federal gun trial

Lawyers for both sides delivered closing arguments after Hunter Biden declined take the stand in his own defense on Day 6 of his federal gun trial.
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Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, departs from the J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building, June 10, 2024, in Wilmington, Delaware.
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One step closer to verdict in Hunter Biden gun trial

The jury deliberated for less than an hour before leaving the courthouse Monday. The jury will resume deliberations on Tuesday.
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VIDEO:  One step closer to verdict in Hunter Biden gun trial
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Hunter Biden's gun case heads to the jury

ABC News legal contributor Brian Buckmire explains Hunter Biden's legal trial thus far, why he decided not to take the stand and when the jury could reach a verdict.
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VIDEO: Hunter Biden's gun case heads to the jury
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Day 1 of jury deliberations for Hunter Biden gun trial ends with no verdict

The jurors in Hunter Biden's federal gun trial were dismissed for the day after one hour of deliberation with no verdict reached yet. They will be back on Tuesday at 9 a.m. ET to continue.
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VIDEO: Day 1 of jury deliberations for Hunter Biden gun trial ends with no verdict
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Fate of Hunter Biden to be handed over to jury

The jury is now deliberating in the Hunter Biden gun trial. ABC News' Jonathan Karl discusses how a verdict could impact President Joe Biden's reelection campaign.
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VIDEO: Jury begins deliberating in Hunter Biden gun trial
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Defense concludes closing arguments in Hunter Biden gun trial

Closing arguments in Hunter Biden's gun trial have concluded. Both sides moved forward with summations after Biden declined to testify. ABC News' Terry Moran and contributor Brian Buckmire report.
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VIDEO: Defense concludes closing arguments in Hunter Biden gun trial
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Defense rests in Hunter Biden case

Closing arguments are currently scheduled for the afternoon.
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VIDEO: Defense rests in Hunter Biden case
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Will Hunter Biden take the stand in gun trial?

If President Joe Biden's son decides not to take the stand, there will be closing arguments Monday and jurors could have the case by the end of the day.
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VIDEO: Will Hunter Biden take the stand in gun trial?
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Hunter Biden's daughter Naomi takes the stand

The president's granddaughter takes the stand in defense of her father, Hunter Biden. The president's son is facing felony gun charges.
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VIDEO: Hunter Biden's daughter Naomi takes the stand
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Naomi Biden says her dad, Hunter Biden, 'seemed great' after gun buy

Naomi Biden, Hunter Biden's 30-year-old daughter, testified that he 'seemed great' and hopeful when she saw her father on Oct. 18 or 19, 2018, in New York.
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VIDEO: Naomi Biden says her dad, Hunter Biden, 'seemed great' after gun buy
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4 big takeaways from Day 5 of Hunter Biden's federal gun trial

Here are four big takeaways from Day 5 of Hunter Biden's federal gun trial in Wilmington, Delaware.
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Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, and his wife Melissa Cohen Biden, arrive at the federal court for his trial on criminal gun charges in Wilmington, Del., June 7, 2024.
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Hunter Biden's daughter testifies for defense

In the historic federal gun trial against Hunter Biden, his daughter testified for the defense after the prosecution restsed.
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VIDEO: Hunter Biden's daughter testifies for defense
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Prosecutors rest case in Hunter Biden federal gun trial

FBI chemist Jason Brewer told the jury that the brown leather pouch used to carry Hunter Biden’s gun tested positive for cocaine.
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VIDEO: Prosecutors rest case in Hunter Biden federal gun trial
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Prosecutors expected to rest case in Hunter Biden federal gun trial

Prosecutors called an FBI chemist as an expert witness and they plan to call a DEA officer to the stand before resting their case.
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VIDEO: Prosecutors expected to rest case in Hunter Biden federal gun trial
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Biden family member takes stand in Hunter Biden gun trial

Hallie Biden, Hunter's former girlfriend and ex-wide of Beau Biden, took the stand on Thursday and testified about the gun at the center of the case.
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VIDEO: Biden family member takes stand in Hunter Biden gun trial
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4 big takeaways from Day 4 of Hunter Biden's federal gun trial

Here are four big takeaways from Day 4 of Hunter Biden's federal gun trial in Wilmington, Delaware.
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Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, arrives to the J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building on June 6, 2024 in Wilmington, Del.
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Hunter Biden’s former romantic partner describes finding his gun

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with investigative reporter Oliva Rubin and legal analyst Brian Buckmire about security video showing Hallie Biden throwing Hunter Biden’s gun into a dumpster.
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VIDEO: Hunter Biden’s former romantic partner describes finding his gun