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Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, will plead guilty to three federal charges, the Justice Department said Tuesday in a court filing.

Poster Comment: If the man committed a crime, then he needs to do the time.

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[–] Action_Bastid@lemmy.world 30 points 1 year ago (21 children)

So his accountant fucked up his taxes and he brought a gun into a gun-free governmental zone at some point?

[–] Confound4082@vlemmy.net 29 points 1 year ago (15 children)

He also lied about drug use on his paperwork while buying the gun. Which is also felony.

He also also admitted to drug posession while armed, which is another felony.

[–] AidsAcrossAmerica@kbin.social 6 points 1 year ago (5 children)

He also lied about drug use on his paperwork while buying the gun. Which is also felony.

What questions about drug use are on the paperwork? Lawyer pretty told me to ALWAYS lie about previous drug use unless it's gov paperwork or courts.

[–] Confound4082@vlemmy.net 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The form is ATF4473, it is a government form, and lying on it is a felony.

"Are you an unlawful user of, or addicted to, marijuana or any depressant, stimulant, narcotic drug, or any other controlled substance? Warning: The use or possession of marijuana remains unlawful under Federal law regardless of whether it has been legalized or decriminalized for medicinal or recreational purposes in the state where you reside."

[–] private_ruffles@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

Not entirely relevant here but I'll say it anyway.
I fully support people not getting in trouble over lying on this question due to the marijuana inclusion.

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