Hunter Biden to escape jail time, father grants pardon
Washington, DC - U.S. President Joe Biden has pardoned his son Hunter, after saying for months he wouldn't do so.
The pardon was granted Sunday, midway through the Thanksgiving long weekend, with most people on vacation, and news-gathering media running at reduced capacity.
Hunter Biden was due to be sentenced later this month and could have been sentenced for up to 36 months.
"Today, I signed a pardo