Hunter Biden

Hunter Biden has been the subject of several criminal investigations, primarily concerning his business dealings, tax filings, and firearm possession. In June 2024, a jury convicted him of three federal felony charges related to his illegal purchase and possession of a firearm in 2018 while using drugs. In September 2024, he pleaded guilty to nine federal tax charges, including tax evasion and filing false returns, involving a scheme to avoid paying at least $1.4 million in taxes between 2016 and 2019. In December 2024, President Joe Biden issued a full and unconditional pardon for all federal offenses Hunter Biden committed or may have committed between 2014 and 2024. Additionally, Hunter Biden has faced various controversies throughout his career. These include his 2014 administrative discharge from the U.S. Navy Reserve following a positive test for cocaine, and allegations of financial misconduct regarding his business activities with Burisma Holdings and CEFC China Energy. He has also faced civil legal issues, including court battles regarding child support and unpaid taxes. He was disbarred in Washington D.C. and Connecticut in 2025. Allegations linking his business activities to his father’s political position remain unproven.