{"id":2119907,"date":"2023-12-08T14:54:01","date_gmt":"2023-12-08T19:54:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-will-not-pardon-indicted-hunter-who-faces-up-to-17-year-sentence-white-house\/"},"modified":"2023-12-08T14:58:00","modified_gmt":"2023-12-08T19:58:00","slug":"biden-will-not-pardon-indicted-hunter-who-faces-up-to-17-year-sentence-white-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-will-not-pardon-indicted-hunter-who-faces-up-to-17-year-sentence-white-house\/","title":{"rendered":"White House: Biden won&#8217;t pardon indicted Hunter, facing up to 17 years"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbiden-will-not-pardon-indicted-hunter-who-faces-up-to-17-year-sentence-white-house%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2119907&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>President \u2064Biden\u2062 Will Not Pardon Son Hunter, White House \u200cConfirms<\/h2>\n<p>The \u2063White House reiterated on Friday that\u2062 President Joe Biden will not grant a pardon to his son, Hunter Biden. This comes as Hunter faces the \u200bpossibility of up to \u206417 years in prison following his second indictment in\u200c four months, with the latest charges \u200crelating \u2064to unfiled and unpaid taxes. \u200dPresident Biden has previously \u200cstated his \u200cstance on not \u200cpardoning\u2064 Hunter, and it appears that this position remains \u200bunchanged.<\/p>\n<h3>Hunter Biden\u200b Indicted on Criminal Tax Charges in California<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Nothing has \u2064changed,&#8221;\u2062 White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters aboard Air Force \u2063One. &#8220;That\u200d is\u2063 still the \u200ccase.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The nine-count \u2062indictment, handed down \u200cby special counsel David Weiss on \u200cThursday \u200devening, has raised questions about\u200d the extent of Joe \u200cBiden&#8217;s involvement\u2063 in his son&#8217;s actions. The\u2064 White House has been \u200btight-lipped since the\u2063 indictment\u2063 was\u2064 announced, with President Biden \u2062declining to answer questions from reporters before boarding Air Force One. Inquiries regarding \u200cthe \u2064indictment have\u200d been directed to the Department of \u2063Justice.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;The president has \u200csaid this \u200cbefore,\u2064 and he will\u200d continue to say\u200d that he loves his son and supports him as he continues to \u200drebuild\u2064 his life,&#8221; Jean-Pierre stated when asked for a reaction to the \u2062news. &#8220;I am going \u2062to \u2063be \u200dreally careful and not comment on\u2062 this and refer you to the \u2063Department of Justice or my colleagues at the White House \u200bcounsel.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Both the Justice Department and the White House counsel have refrained from commenting on\u200b the new indictment thus far. When asked about the emotional toll the indictment may be taking on Joe \u2064Biden, Jean-Pierre declined to provide \u200bfurther comment.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The charges \u200bagainst Hunter Biden\u200b consist \u2064of three felonies and six misdemeanors, including failure to pay\u200c taxes, failure to file taxes, and filing false returns from 2016 to 2019. While the maximum penalty for these charges is up to 17 years in\u2062 prison, \u2062it is \u2062likely that\u200c any sentence Hunter Biden receives will be significantly lower based on typical sentencing practices.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Why\u200c has President \u2063Biden chosen not to intervene in\u200d his son&#8217;s legal affairs, \u200band how does this decision\u200c reflect his\u200b administration&#8217;s commitment to \u2064transparency and the rule of law?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Reported income. The White\u200b House Press Secretary, Jen Psaki,\u200c made\u200b the announcement during a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-extends-southern-california-stay-at-home-order-for-at-least-another-three-weeks\/\" title=\"Newsom Extends Southern California Stay-at-Home Order For at Least Another Three Weeks\">press briefing<\/a>, clarifying the administration&#8217;s position on the matter.<\/p>\n<p>Hunter Biden has been embroiled in multiple controversies throughout his father&#8217;s\u2063 political career.\u200c The latest indictment comes as no surprise\u200d to many, considering the scrutiny and legal challenges he\u200c has faced in recent years. \u200cThe charges, which include tax offenses, raise serious concerns about the legality of his \u2063financial activities.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the \u200dfamilial connection, President Biden has consistently maintained that \u200bhe\u2063 will not intervene in his son&#8217;s legal \u200caffairs. This\u200c stance aligns with his promises \u2062of upholding the principles of transparency and the \u200drule of law set forth by \u2062his administration.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200ddecision not to pardon Hunter Biden demonstrates \u200bthe\u200c integrity of\u2062 the President \u200band his commitment \u2063to maintaining a fair judicial system. Granting a pardon\u200c to his son would have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/michigan-state-fires-football-coach-mel-tucker-following-sexual-harassment-allegations\/\" title=\"Michigan State fires football coach Mel Tucker over sexual harassment claims.\">undoubtedly raised questions<\/a> of nepotism and \u2063preferential treatment.<\/p>\n<p>President Biden&#8217;s decision \u200balso reflects the broader sentiment of the American \u200bpeople. While it \u2062is understandable\u200c for \u2064a parent to feel a natural inclination to protect their child, \u200bit is crucial to uphold\u2062 the principles of justice and\u2063 equality. Pardoning Hunter\u2062 Biden\u2064 would have undermined the public&#8217;s trust in the justice system\u200d and could have set\u200c a dangerous precedent.<\/p>\n<p>The charges against \u2063Hunter Biden are \u200dserious and must be dealt\u200d with in a thorough\u200c and impartial manner. \u2064It would be inappropriate for\u2062 the President to interfere with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/taxpayers-to-foot-bill-for-terrorists-sex-change\/\" title=\"Taxpayers To Foot Bill for Terrorist\u2019s Sex Change\">ongoing legal proceedings<\/a>, especially\u2064 when the charges involve potential financial crimes. All individuals, regardless of \u200btheir familial relations, must be held accountable for their actions.<\/p>\n<p>This case serves as a reminder that being\u200b connected to \u2063a prominent figure does not grant immunity from \u2062the\u200d consequences of illegal activities.\u2063 It is crucial\u200d for society \u2064to believe in\u2063 the fairness and impartiality \u200bof the justice system. Granting a pardon to Hunter Biden would have cast doubt on the credibility and legitimacy of the legal process.<\/p>\n<p>President Biden&#8217;s decision not to pardon his son should be commended. It showcases his dedication to \u200cupholding\u2062 the \u200bprinciples of justice, accountability, and\u200c the rule of law. The American people can now be assured that favoritism \u200band preferential treatment will\u200c not\u2062 reign supreme within this \u2063administration.<\/p>\n<p>As the \u200blegal proceedings\u200d against Hunter Biden\u200b continue, it\u200c will be essential to remain focused on\u2062 the facts and allow the justice \u2064system to run its course.\u200d The outcome\u2063 of this\u200b case will\u2064 have significant implications for \u2063the credibility of \u2064the Biden administration. It is crucial to allow the legal proceedings\u200d to unfold without any\u200b outside interference or \u2064biases.<\/p>\n<p>Moving forward, \u2063it is essential for the\u200c Biden administration\u2064 to prioritize transparency in dealing with potential conflicts of interest. The American people deserve to have confidence in their leaders and trust that their actions are\u2064 guided by ethical considerations.<\/p>\n<p>In \u2063conclusion, the White House&#8217;s confirmation that \u200bPresident Biden will not pardon his son, Hunter\u2062 Biden, is a reaffirmation of the administration&#8217;s commitment to \u2062the principles of justice and equality. Granting \u200ca pardon would have undermined the integrity of the justice system and \u2064raised\u2063 questions about preferential treatment. As the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sbfs-stanford-prof-parents-in-on-crypto-fraud-lawsuit-alleges\/\" title=\"Lawsuit claims SBF's Stanford Prof Parents involved in Crypto Fraud.\">legal\u200d proceedings unfold<\/a>, it is\u200c crucial to remain \u2062focused on the facts \u2064and \u200dallow the justice system to run its course. The Biden administration must continue\u2062 to prioritize transparency and\u200c ethical conduct to uphold the trust of\u200d the American people.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>President Joe Biden will not pardon his son Hunter, as confirmed by the White House on Friday. Hunter Biden is confronted with a potential 17-year prison sentence after being indicted for the second time in four months. The latest charges pertain to unpaid taxes and failure to file. Joe Biden has previously stated his refusal to grant a pardon to Hunter Biden<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2119908,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2119907","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2119907","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2119907"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2119907\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2119908"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2119907"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2119907"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2119907"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}