Staff Reports
A federal judge in Delaware has decided to delay Hunter Biden’s sentencing on federal gun charges, shifting the date from November 13 to December 4. This is a surprising deviation from the typical scheduled justice that would normally be expected in any high-profile case, but then again, this is the Biden family we’re talking about. It seems the legal quicksand that is Hunter’s life just can’t keep him down for long, much like his father’s ability to dodge serious scrutiny.
The request for this delay came from Hunter’s attorneys, who found themselves in quite the pickle with overlapping legal cases. Apparently, juggling multiple legal dramas hasn’t made Abbe Lowell’s job any easier, as he cited a pretrial conference in a civil lawsuit on November 12 and a sentencing hearing for federal tax crimes in California on December 16. One can only imagine the frantic pace of Hunter’s legal team as they try to keep their ducks in a row. Who knew that avoiding jail time could be more hectic than a family Thanksgiving dinner at the Biden household?
Hunter Biden's gun sentencing pushed to December https://t.co/ZizcT1aX7M
— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) September 19, 2024
Judge Maryellen Norieka approved the request without any explanation, which raises eyebrows about the impartiality of our legal system. One has to wonder if a regular citizen facing such serious charges would receive the same mercy. Special counsel David Weiss wasn’t amused by the delay, as he had opposed pushing back the sentencing. It’s almost as if he thinks Hunter should actually be held accountable for his actions, a radical concept in the current climate of celebrity justice.
Convicted on three felony gun charges in June, Hunter Biden should be facing a stern punishment for lying about his drug use on a federal form. He also illegally possessed a firearm while being addicted to drugs, a clear violation that most Americans would agree warrants a significant consequence. However, taking into account that Hunter is a first-time offender—what a relief!—it’s likely he will avoid a hefty penalty. The potential 25 years in prison and $750,000 in fines are enough to make any normal citizen break into a cold sweat, but in Hunter’s case, it appears to be just another day in the life of the rich and politically connected.
Even with these serious convictions, rumors swirl that President Biden will not be swooping in for a fatherly pardon or commuting Hunter’s sentence. This begs the question: if normal Americans don’t have a famous father to rely on, what chances does the average Joe have of escaping the jaws of justice? As things stand, it seems Hunter will continue to navigate his legal woes with the same grace as a drunk elephant on roller skates. The true comedy, if anyone bothered to find it, lies in the fact that the Biden family might end up being a shining example of how fame and fortune can twist the legal system beyond recognition.
