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Outgoing US President Joe Biden pardons son Hunter

President Joe Biden, and his son Hunter Biden arrive at Fort McNair, in Washington, June 25, 2023.[VOA]

U.S. President Joe Biden announced Sunday he pardoned his son Hunter, who was facing sentencing this month in two federal cases.

Biden had previously pledged not to take such action, but in a statement Sunday he said the move was in response to what he called selective and unfair prosecution.

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