Judge plans to end Hunter Biden gun charges once presidential pardon is docketed

WASHINGTON: The gun charges against US President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, will be terminated once the presidential pardon enters the court docket, a judge said on Monday.

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A jury found Hunter Biden guilty in June of making false statements on a gun background check; he was due to be sentenced this week.

His father signed an unconditional pardon for him on Sunday and said he believed his son had been selectively prosecuted.