The federal judge overseeing Hunter Biden’s gun trial terminated further court proceedings in his case on Tuesday, following President Biden’s pardon that shields his son from prosecution for offenses committed between Jan. 1, 2014, and Dec. 1, 2024.
U.S. Judge Maryellen Noreika, presiding over Biden’s trial in Delaware, announced the end of all proceedings in the case due to the clemency grant signed by the outgoing president. However, the case was not dismissed as requested by Hunter’s legal team.
A Delaware jury found Hunter guilty this summer on three federal felony firearm charges brought by prosecutors. His sentencing date was set for Dec. 12 before the pardon was issued.
President Biden criticized the investigation and prosecution of his son, calling it unfair and a 'miscarriage of justice.' He stated that Hunter was targeted because of his relation to the president.
Despite the pardon, critics pointed out that it contradicted Biden's previous promises not to pardon his son and could damage public trust in the Justice Department.
Hunter also pleaded guilty to tax evasion charges in California, which the pardon also covers. The judge in that case, Judge Mark Scarsi, has not yet decided whether to terminate proceedings against Hunter or dismiss the case entirely.
