Hunter Biden Agrees to Be Stripped of Law License in DC

Hunter Biden, the embattled former first son, has agreed to surrender his license to practice law in Washington, D.C., according to court records. This decision follows a string of legal troubles that have made headlines for years.

Biden submitted an affidavit on Tuesday, reportedly under seal, consenting to his disbarment. This development comes after his suspension from practicing law in D.C. in June 2024, following his felony conviction in a Delaware federal court. If the D.C. Court of Appeals approves the recommendation for disbarment, it will officially end Biden's legal career, which began in 2007.

The disciplinary status of Biden’s Washington bar membership currently reads "Temp Disciplinary Suspension," according to Fox News Digital. His attorney has so far declined to comment on the matter.

Hunter Biden’s legal downfall stems from his conviction in June 2024 for lying about his drug use while purchasing a firearm in 2018. Prosecutors cited his 2021 memoir, Beautiful Things, which candidly described his struggles with crack cocaine addiction, as a key piece of evidence in the trial. The jury also reviewed text messages between Biden, family members, and alleged drug dealers in the same timeframe.

During the trial, Biden’s legal team admitted his history of substance abuse but argued that he did not see himself as an active drug user on the day he purchased the firearm. Prosecutors disputed this claim, pointing to evidence of ongoing addiction.

The charges against Biden included making false statements on a firearm purchase application, providing false information to a federally licensed gun dealer, and possessing a gun as an unlawful user of controlled substances. He pleaded not guilty but was ultimately convicted on all three counts.

Adding to his legal woes, Biden faced additional charges related to tax evasion, accused of failing to pay at least $1.4 million in taxes over several years. In a twist of events, he entered a surprise guilty plea in September 2024, just as jury selection for this case was about to begin.

However, in December, President Joe Biden issued a sweeping pardon for his son, covering all offenses committed between January 2014 and December 2024. This move sparked widespread criticism and reignited debates over ethical boundaries and presidential powers.

Hunter Biden's story has been a rollercoaster of addiction, legal troubles, and political controversy, with each chapter seemingly more dramatic than the last. Agreeing to disbarment might mark the end of his legal career, but it certainly won’t be the last we hear of him.