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They are at time.com/newsletters and are separate from a paid subscription. ## Video: Special Counsel Says No One 'Is Above the Law' After Hunter Biden is Convicted in Gun Case [Watch (HLS stream): Special Counsel Says No One 'Is Above the Law' After Hunter Biden is Convicted in Gun Case](https://cdn.jwplayer.com/manifests/MmdYv9DZ.m3u8) (2:55)  _Published 2024-06-11. For the first time, a sitting President’s son has been convicted of a felony in a criminal trial. A federal jury in Delaware on Tuesday found Hunter Biden guilty for lying about his drug use when buying a gun in 2018. Prosecutors had presented the jury with photos, testimony and messages that showed Biden had a .38 caliber Colt Cobra revolver for about 11 days during a period he had previously acknowledged he had been struggling with drug addiction._ --- Jun 12, 2024 12:48 PM UTC --- ## More From This Series [All Videos](https://time.com/video/) [President Joe Biden Pardons His Son Hunter After Previously Saying He Wouldn’t](/video/eO27jxXD/) ### President Joe Biden Pardons His Son Hunter After Previously Saying He Wouldn’t [Hunter Biden Found Guilty on Gun Charges](/video/2DAZBupw/) ### Hunter Biden Found Guilty on Gun Charges [Attorney General Appoints a Special Counsel in the Hunter Biden Probe](/video/PFJZu87s/) ### Attorney General Appoints a Special Counsel in the Hunter Biden Probe --- ## Transcript Earlier today, Hunter Biden was convicted of two counts of lying on a form submitted to a federal firearms dealer about his addiction or use of crack cocaine and possessing a firearm while a user or addict. There have been two overarching themes emphasized by the prosecution during trial. This Defendant's illegal choices and the rule of law. First, while there has been much testimony about the Defendant's abuse of drugs and alcohol, ultimately, this case was not just about addiction, a disease that haunts families across the United States, including Hunter Biden's family. This case was about the illegal choices Defendant made while in the throes of addiction, his choice to lie on a government form when he bought a gun and the choice to then possess that gun. It was these choices and the combination of guns and drugs that made his conduct dangerous. Second, no one in this country is above the law. Everyone must be accountable for their actions, even this defendant. However, Hunter Biden should be no more accountable than any other citizen convicted of this same conduct. The prosecution has been and will continue to be committed to this principle and to the principles of federal prosecution in carrying out its responsibilities. I want to thank the jury for their service. There are a few civic responsibilities more important than jury service. 15 Delawarians came to court each day and performed their responsibilities in a professional and conscientious manner. We thank. I want to thank Dereck Hines, Leo Wise, and the entire special counsel team. I am so proud of this group of attorneys, agents, and litigation professionals. This is a difficult assignment. These folks have been working seven days a week for the last couple of months, litigating a variety of issues in district and appellate courts on TCOs. They have given their heart and soul to this work. They represent the best that public service has to offer. I am incredibly grateful. Finally, I want to thank Attorney General Garland for providing the support necessary to fulfill our mission, ensuring that we have the independence to appropriately pursue our investigations and prosecutions. As you know, we have additional trials and investigative work to be done. So I will not entertain questions at this time. Our work continues. ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"VideoObject","name":"Special Counsel Says No One 'Is Above the Law' After Hunter Biden is Convicted in Gun Case","description":"For the first time, a sitting President’s son has been convicted of a felony in a criminal trial.\n\nA federal jury in Delaware on Tuesday found Hunter Biden guilty for lying about his drug use when buying a gun in 2018. 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