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Joe Biden’s son Hunter has been found guilty on three federal gun charges - the first time a sitting president's son has been criminally convicted. The charges stem from his lying about his drug use on a federal form when purchasing a handgun in 2018. He kept it for only eleven days, but then it was discarded by his then-girlfriend in a rubbish bin outside a shop - triggering the investigation leading to his conviction. Although he pleaded not guilty, claiming he was in recovery from addiction at the time, a Delaware jury convicted him after three hours of deliberation. After the verdict, Hunter embraced his legal team and family, expressing disappointment but gratitude for their support. The judge has not yet set a sentencing date; he could face a prison sentence, but probably not the maximum of 25 years.