Today, the jury in the Hunter Biden gun case was deadlocked in an initial vote Monday night over whether to convict the president’s son, one of the jurors told CNN in an interview, adding that “no politics came into play” during deliberations before they arrived at a guilty verdict. The male juror, known as Juror No. 10, also mentioned that it was a mistake to put Hunter’s daughter Naomi on the stand and that they felt bad for her being called to testify.
Hunter Biden was found guilty Tuesday of all three federal felony gun charges he faced, with the conclusion that he violated laws meant to prevent drug addicts from owning firearms. When the jury returned earlier that morning, there was only one remaining holdout, as described by Juror No. 10. Over the next few hours, the jury discussed the elements of each crime and the last holdout agreed to a guilty verdict. Despite not disclosing his drug addiction when purchasing the gun, Joe Biden’s son was convicted.
Juror No. 10, expressed feelings of sympathy towards the Biden family’s struggle with Hunter’s addiction. He emphasized that politics did not influence their decision-making process. They all agreed that Biden knowingly bought a gun while addicted to drugs, leading to their conviction verdict.
While the jurors believed Hunter Biden didn’t belong in jail and should receive rehabilitation, they expressed doubts about whether the criminal case against the president’s son should have even been brought. This case raised concerns about taxpayer dollars being used for such trials. Defense lawyer Abbe Lowell’s arguments were considered but ultimately unconvincing.
Joe Biden reiterated that he accepted the jury’s verdict and expressed support for his son. First lady Jill Biden’s presence in the courtroom was acknowledged by the jurors, who recognized the emotional weight of the case, especially during Naomi Biden’s testimony. The trial brought out intimate details of Hunter’s struggle with addiction, making it a challenging experience for all involved.