U.S. President issues reprieve to his son Hunter Biden on criminal charges

United States President Joe Biden granted an official pardon to his son, Hunter Biden, who was facing sentencing for two criminal cases. teleSUR

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00:00of the United States, Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, for two criminal charges

00:04related to weapons and tax convictions in Delaware and California. In a statement,

00:09President Joe Biden said he had signed a pardon for his son, Hunter, on two criminal charges,

00:13arguing that they were politically motivated. This decision contradicts the head of state's

00:17previous statements that he would not interfere in the U.S. Justice Department's sentencing

00:22and would not use the extraordinary powers of the presidency to benefit members of his family.