President Biden pardons son Hunter despite saying he wouldn't
The move comes in the final weeks of Biden's presidency after he and his advisers repeatedly denied that he would pardon his son.
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The move comes in the final weeks of Biden's presidency after he and his advisers repeatedly denied that he would pardon his son.
In the past, President Biden promised more than once not to use his presidential powers to benefit his family members. Natalie Brand reports on why Mr. Biden changed his mind.
The president's son, in a surprise move on Thursday, pleaded guilty to charges he schemed to avoid paying at least $1.4 million in income taxes. Hunter's attorneys acknowledged the evidence is "overwhelming".
Hunter Biden made the surprise guilty plea in Los Angeles on Thursday.
The president's son Hunter Biden admitted to failing to pay at least $1.4 million in federal taxes.
After the debate prompted concern among Democrats about President Biden's fitness for a second term, his campaign is pushing forward and his family is encouraging him to stay in the race.
A Delaware jury found Hunter Biden guilty on all three felony counts of making false statements about using drugs when purchasing a gun and unlawfully possessing that gun while addicted to drugs back in October of 2018. President Biden has said he will not pardon his son. Sentencing is expected in about four months and he faces up to 25 years in prison.
With the guilty verdict in the federal gun trial, Hunter Biden became the first child of a president to be convicted.
President Joe Biden's son was found guilty on all counts against him, stemming from an accusation that he illegally purchased and possessed a gun while addicted to crack cocaine. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
A federal jury convicted the son of President Joe Biden of charge stemming from accusations that he illegally purchased and possessed a gun while addicted to crack cocaine. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
Both the prosecution and the defense gave their closing arguments in Hunter Biden's gun trial on Monday.
The panel will decide whether the president's son is guilty of federal firearms charges over a gun he bought. At the time, prosecutors say Hunter Biden was addicted to crack cocaine.
Over the weekend or on Monday, the defense will reveal whether Hunter Biden will take the stand.
Hallie Biden is the widow of Hunter Biden's late brother Beau. Testifying under an immunity agreement with prosecutors, she detailed how Hunter visited her home in October 2018, appearing to be under the influence.
The first witness was called in Hunter Biden's gun trial, with first lady Jill Biden and his sister, Ashley Biden, reacting emotionally to excerpts from his memoir.
President Biden's son is facing three felony charges linked to a gun purchase. In opening statements, prosecutors described Hunter Biden as a drug addict who lied on a federal form to buy a gun in 2018.
Hunter Biden's trial on three felony charges related to his purchase and possession of a gun while he was a drug user started Monday with jury selection.
The president's son was indicted on three felony charges related to a gun purchase in 2018. CBS's Naomi Ruchim breaks down the case and what we can expect from the courtroom.
This comes after months of negotiations. It's part of the impeachment inquiry into his father, President Joe Biden. Hunter Biden agreed to answer questions with two big concessions.
The president's son was back in federal court facing three felonies and six misdemeanors. He's accused of a four-year scheme to avoid paying at least $1.4 million in taxes.
Hunter Biden, President Biden's son, refused to comply with a congressional subpoena for a deposition in December.
A formal impeachment inquiry has been launched against President Biden because of his son's legal troubles.
Outside the U.S. Capitol, he said his father had nothing to do with his business dealings and there is no reason for lawmakers to consider impeaching his father.
Prosecutors formally charged Hunter Biden for evading federal taxes Thursday night.
Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, was indicted in the Central District of California Thursday.
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