Hunter Biden's Unusual Gun Charges and Controversies

Hunter Biden, the son of President Biden, is facing three gun charges brought against him by federal prosecutors, including lying on a federal firearms application and illegal possession of a gun. While these charges typically result in probation and counseling for first-time, nonviolent offenders, the prosecution of these charges against Hunter Biden is considered unusual. Gun rights activists argue that prosecuting substance abusers for owning guns violates the Second Amendment, and there is a constitutional challenge pending in the U.S. Court of Appeals that could undermine the legal basis of the prosecution. The case may go to trial or result in a plea deal, but the previous pretrial diversion agreement that offered immunity from prosecution has collapsed.