Cumberland County Residents Share Reaction to Hunter Biden’s Guilty Verdict

June 13 — Cumberland County residents shared their reactions to Biden Hunterthe guilty verdict earlier this week. In this case, many agree that the evidence existed and that he was convicted in a fair trial.

Hunter Biden, president Joe BidenMichael’s son was convicted Tuesday of all three felony counts related to the purchase of a handgun in 2018 when, prosecutors say, he lied on a mandatory gun purchase form, claiming he did not use drugs illegally or he was addicted to drugs.

It is the first time that both parties in a presidential race have been linked in their immediate families to convicted criminals. Trump was recently convicted of 34 criminal charges and faces more charges.

Hunter Biden, 54, said he was disappointed with the outcome but grateful for the support of his family and friends. His lawyer said they “will continue to vigorously pursue all available legal challenges.”

President Joe Biden said he would accept the outcome of the case and “will continue to respect the judicial process as Hunter considers an appeal.”

“Jill and I will always be there for Hunter and the rest of our family with our love and support. Nothing will change that,” said the president.

In Crossville, some residents were willing to share their opinions.

“He broke the law and was found guilty by a jury of citizens. That’s how the law works and it works the same for everyone, regardless of who they are…” said Fred Summers.

“Any of us would be guilty, but because his father is who he is, Hunter gets more attention from the press. Like bystanders at the scene of an accident. People want to see the gore. I’ve been there and seen it many times,” said Kathy Gilray.

Jurors found Hunter Biden guilty in Delaware of lying to a federally licensed gun dealer by making a false claim on the application that he was not a drug user and possessed the gun illegally for 11 days.

He faces up to 25 years, but legal analysts speculate that first-time offenders don’t get anywhere near the maximum. The judge did not set a sentencing date.

Hunter Biden and former President Donald Trump have argued that they were victims of politics. Trump continued to claim that his verdict was “rigged.” President Joe Biden said he would accept the verdict and would not try to pardon his son.

Crossville resident Randy Neal said, “Another high-profile case, just like the former president’s trial. Both defendants represented by competent counsel, a jury of their peers, and we finally have proof that no one is above the law .”

“There was evidence to convict Hunter Biden and the jury did,” said Christy Bailey of Crossville.

Hunter Biden’s legal troubles are not over. He also faces a September trial in California on charges of failing to pay $1.4 million in taxes.

“Hunter Biden was convicted of illegal gun purchases in the family’s home state of Delaware, a friendly jurisdiction. What’s more important is that Hunter Biden’s laptop and all of its contents were introduced as evidence in that trial. Regarding the significant income tax evasion charges, I am concerned because there are many other crimes that have not yet come to light. The American people deserve to know whether there are crimes related to the family’s international relations,” said Craig Clark, a Cumberland County resident and Trump delegate to the Republican National Convention.

Hunter Biden’s lawyers argued that he did not consider himself an “addict” when he purchased the gun. They tried to demonstrate that Biden was trying to change his life at the time and had completed a rehabilitation program in late August 2018.

He also claimed he was charged because the Justice Department bowed to pressure from Republicans, who argued that the Democratic president’s son was receiving preferential treatment.

“It is unfortunate that even the adult children of politicians are thrust into the spotlight of the media and public attention. Hunter Biden, as a 48 year old adult, did not follow the law when purchasing a gun. -Old man, unfortunately this would be everyday news and no one would remember the name of the attacker. Of the various allegations about Hunter Biden, this crime is concerning but not as significant to national affairs as dealings with foreign governments, Linda said. Clark, a Cumberland County resident and District 15 Republican Party state committeewoman.

“In contrast to the verdict regarding President Trump, no legal experts appear to be asserting miscarriage of justice or bias on the part of the judge or jury,” she continued. “However, Hunter Biden is certainly entitled to an appeal if he feels he has been treated unfairly.”

Police raised questions about the revolver after Hallie Biden, widow of Hunter’s brother Beau, found it unloaded in Hunter’s truck on October 23, 2018 and threw it into a trash can at a supermarket, where a man inadvertently took it. fished. the trash, she testified in court.

Hallie Biden, who had a romantic relationship with Hunter after Beau’s death, ended up calling the police. Officers recovered the gun from the man who picked it up along with other recyclable materials from the trash. The case ended up being closed due to lack of cooperation from Hunter Biden, considered the victim.

Gary Nelson can be reached at gnelson@crossville-chronicle.com