By Blake Wolf, OAN Staff
Friday, September 20, 2024 3:31 PM
Judge Maryellen Noreika, who is overseeing Hunter Biden's felon in possession of a firearm case, agreed to postpone Hunter's sentencing until December, according to an order Thursday.
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The verdict was originally scheduled for November 13th.NumberHowever, Hunter's lawyers argued that while several people plan to submit letters on Hunter's behalf, they need more time to prepare because they are currently busy with the “current administration” and Harris' 2024 campaign.
At the judge's motion, Hunter's trial date was rescheduled to December 4th.Number.
“All pre-judgment work required to adequately prepare for Mr. Biden's Delaware sentencing will overlap with the scheduled December 16, 2024 sentencing in California and other litigation deadlines, making it extremely difficult for Mr. Biden's legal team to meet the November 13, 2024 sentencing deadline,” the complaint states.
Hunter's sentence comes after he was convicted in June of three felony counts of making false statements on federal paperwork when purchasing a gun in 2018. His eldest son falsely claimed he was not using or addicted to illegal drugs at the time of the purchase.
According to court documents, special prosecutor David Weiss opposed the delay, but Judge Noreika quickly agreed to the defense's request.
The president's son faces up to 25 years in prison on firearms charges, but given his stature and influence, he is likely to serve much less time than expected.
Additionally, Hunter is required to appear for another sentencing on Dec. 16 in an unrelated case.Number Hunter pleaded guilty earlier this month to federal tax charges that could carry a maximum sentence of 17 years in prison and a maximum fine of $1.35 million.
“I do not intend to cause my family any more pain, invasion of privacy or unnecessary humiliation,” Hunter said. “After all that I have put my family through over the years, I cannot afford to put them through any more pain, and that is why I have decided to plead guilty.”
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