History of Hunter Biden in Timeline
Robert Hunter Biden is an American attorney and businessman, and the son of President Joe Biden. He co-founded BHR Partners, a Chinese investment company, in 2013. From 2014 to 2019, he served on the board of Burisma Holdings, a Ukrainian natural gas producer. He has also worked as a lobbyist, legal representative, hedge fund principal, and investor in venture capital and private equity funds.
1969: Richard Nixon Pardon Term
1969 was the start date for Richard Nixon's pardon.
February 4, 1970: Hunter Biden Born
On February 4, 1970, Robert Hunter Biden was born. He is the second son of Joe Biden and Neilia Hunter Biden and is an American attorney and businessman.
December 18, 1972: Death of Mother and Sister
On December 18, 1972, Hunter Biden's mother, Neilia Biden, and younger sister, Naomi, tragically died in an automobile crash. Hunter and his brother Beau were seriously injured but survived.
1972: Death of Hunter Biden's Mother and Sister
In 1972, Hunter Biden's mother and sister died in a motor vehicle accident, an event that he believes contributed to his later addiction issues.
January 1973: Father Sworn into U.S. Senate
In January 1973, Joe Biden was sworn into the U.S. Senate while his sons, Hunter and Beau, were recovering from injuries sustained in a car accident. Both spent several months in the hospital.
1974: Richard Nixon Pardon Term
1974 was the end date for Richard Nixon's pardon.
1977: Step Mother
In 1977, Hunter and Beau's father, Joe Biden, remarried, and Jill Jacobs Stevenson became their stepmother.
1981: Birth of Half-Sister Ashley
In 1981, Hunter Biden's half-sister, Ashley Biden, was born.
1992: Graduation from Georgetown University
In 1992, Hunter Biden graduated from Georgetown University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history.
1993: Marriage to Kathleen Buhle
In 1993, Hunter Biden married Kathleen Buhle after serving as a Jesuit volunteer at a church in Portland, Oregon.
1993: Hunter Biden Marries Kathleen Buhle
In 1993, Hunter Biden married Kathleen Buhle, and they had three daughters: Naomi, Finnegan, and Maisey.
1996: Graduation from Yale Law School
In 1996, Hunter Biden graduated from Yale Law School after transferring from Georgetown University Law Center.
1996: Consultant Position at MBNA
In 1996, after graduating from law school, Hunter Biden accepted a consultant position at MBNA, a bank holding company.
1997: Hunter Biden admitted to Connecticut Bar
In 1997, Hunter Biden was admitted to the Connecticut Bar a year after he graduated from Yale Law School.
1998: Executive Vice President at MBNA
By 1998, Hunter Biden had risen to the rank of executive vice president at MBNA before departing from the company that same year.
2001: Co-founding of Oldaker, Biden & Belair
In 2001, Hunter Biden became a lobbyist, co-founding the firm of Oldaker, Biden & Belair.
2005: End of MBNA Retainer
In 2005, MBNA's yearly $100,000 retainer for Hunter Biden as a consultant ended. He was rehired by MBNA in 2001.
July 2006: Vice Chairman of Amtrak Board
In July 2006, Hunter Biden became the vice chairman of Amtrak's board of directors, after being appointed to the board earlier in 2006.
2006: Purchase of Paradigm Global Advisors
In 2006, Hunter Biden and his uncle James Biden purchased the international hedge fund Paradigm Global Advisors.
September 2008: Founded Seneca Global Advisors
In September 2008, Hunter Biden founded a consultancy company named Seneca Global Advisors.
January 2009: Replaced as Vice Chairman of Amtrak Board
In January 2009, Hunter Biden was replaced as vice chairman of the Amtrak board, a position he held since July 2006.
2009: Founded Rosemont Seneca Partners
In 2009, Hunter Biden, along with Devon Archer and Christopher Heinz, founded the investment and advisory firm Rosemont Seneca Partners.
2010: Start of Burisma investigation period
In 2010, the Ukrainian anti-corruption investigation agency began its investigation of Burisma, which lasted until 2012.
2010: Unwinding of Paradigm Global Advisors
In 2010, the joint promotion of Paradigm Global Advisors by an entity of the troubled Stanford Financial Group hastened the unwinding of the company, which Hunter Biden and his uncle James Biden had purchased in 2006.
2011: Board of Directors of World Food Program USA
From 2011 to 2017, Hunter Biden was on the board of directors of World Food Program USA, and he served as board chairman from 2011 to 2015.
2012: End of Burisma investigation period
In 2012, the Ukrainian anti-corruption investigation agency ended its investigation of Burisma, which had started in 2010.
May 2013: Approval for U.S. Navy Reserve Position
In May 2013, Hunter Biden's application for a position in the U.S. Navy Reserve was approved.
2013: Start of period of income fuelling addiction
From 2013 to 2018, The $11 million fueled his addiction.
2013: Board Member of BHR Partners
From 2013 to 2020, Hunter Biden served as a member of the board of the China-based private equity fund BHR Partners.
2013: Payments from CEFC China Energy and Burisma Holdings
NBC News analysis revealed that from 2013 to 2018, Hunter Biden and his firm received $11 million, including $3.8 million in payments from CEFC China Energy and Burisma Holdings.
January 1, 2014: Start Date for Presidential Pardon Coverage
January 1, 2014, marks the start date for federal offenses covered by the full and unconditional pardon issued by President Joe Biden for his son Hunter Biden on December 1, 2024.
February 2014: Administrative Discharge from U.S. Navy Reserve
In February 2014, Hunter Biden was administratively discharged from the U.S. Navy Reserve after a routine urinalysis revealed cocaine in his system.
April 2014: Joined the Board of Burisma Holdings
In April 2014, Hunter Biden joined the board of Burisma Holdings, owned by Ukrainian oligarch Mykola Zlochevsky, who was facing a money laundering investigation.
April 2014: Email Regarding Father's Visit to Kyiv
In April 2014, Hunter Biden wrote an email to his business partner as their work with Burisma was about to begin, noting that his father's upcoming visit to Kyiv should "be characterized as part of our advice and thinking—but what he will say and do is out of our hands".
2014: Counsel at Boies Schiller Flexner LLP
In 2014, Hunter Biden held the position of counsel in the law firm Boies Schiller Flexner LLP.
2014: Hunter Biden joins Burisma
In 2014, Hunter Biden joined Burisma Holdings.
2014: Board Member of Burisma Holdings
In 2014, Hunter Biden joined the board of Burisma Holdings, one of the largest private natural gas producers in Ukraine, a position he held until April 2019.
2014: Wire transfer from Baturina to Rosemont Seneca Thornton
In 2014, Yelena Baturina wire-transferred $3.5 million to Rosemont Seneca Thornton. Archer received the funds to purchase property in Brooklyn, New York.
2014: Start of Pardoned Offenses
In December 2024, Biden's father pardoned him for all federal offenses committed between 2014 and 2024.
April 2015: Dinner Invitation
In April 2015, Hunter Biden and his business partner discussed inviting foreign business associates, including a Burisma executive, to attend a dinner in Washington, where the vice president would stop by.
October 2015: Hunter Biden and Kathleen Buhle Separate
In October 2015, Hunter Biden and Kathleen Buhle formally separated.
2015: End of term as Board Chairman of World Food Program USA
Hunter Biden served as board chairman of World Food Program USA from 2011 to 2015.
2015: Work for Gabriel Popoviciu
In 2015, Hunter Biden's work for Romanian businessman Gabriel Popoviciu became a point of scrutiny in the U.S. criminal tax case against Biden, with allegations of influencing U.S. government agencies.
March 2016: Removal of Viktor Shokin
In March 2016, the Ukrainian parliament voted to remove Viktor Shokin, the country's top prosecutor, after encouragement from Joe Biden and other Western leaders. Shokin was widely criticized for blocking corruption investigations.
2016: Purchase of DRC Cobalt Mine
In 2016, BHR Partners facilitated the $3.8 billion purchase of the DRC cobalt mine. Hunter Biden was not involved in the mine deal.
2016: Tax Evasion Allegations Begin
In 2016, Hunter Biden allegedly began a four-year scheme to not pay at least $1.4 million in self-assessed federal taxes.
2016: Hunter Biden Begins Relationship with Hallie Olivere Biden
In 2016, Hunter Biden began a relationship with his brother's widow, Hallie Olivere Biden.
2016: Biden Lobbies for Burisma
In 2016, Hunter Biden wrote a letter to the U.S. ambassador to Italy on behalf of Burisma, seeking an introduction to an Italian regional president for a potential energy project. Embassy officials were concerned, and the meeting did not occur. Joe Biden later confirmed the lobbying effort after withdrawing from the 2024 presidential campaign.
2016: Allegations that Democrats colluded with the Ukrainian government
In 2016, there were allegations that Democrats colluded with the Ukrainian government to interfere in the election.
2017: Hunter Biden's Relationships with Zoë Kestan and Lunden Alexis Roberts Begin
Between 2017 and 2018, Hunter Biden had relationships with Zoë Kestan and Lunden Alexis Roberts.
2017: End of Term at World Food Program USA
From 2011 to 2017, Hunter Biden was on the board of directors of World Food Program USA.
2017: Acquisition of Stake in BHR Partners
In 2017, Hunter Biden acquired a 10% stake in the China-based private equity fund BHR Partners at a discount to actual value and with borrowed money.
2017: Hunter Biden and Kathleen Buhle Divorce
In 2017, Hunter Biden and Kathleen Buhle divorced.
August 2018: Birth of Hunter Biden's Daughter with Lunden Alexis Roberts
In August 2018, Lunden Alexis Roberts gave birth to Hunter Biden's fourth daughter.
October 2018: Gun Purchased
In October 2018, Hunter Biden purchased a gun which would later result in federal charges.
2018: End of period of income fuelling addiction
From 2013 to 2018, The $11 million fueled his addiction.
2018: False Claim of Rent Payment
In 2018, a false claim arose that Hunter Biden had paid rent to his father while living at his Delaware home.
2018: Federal Investigation Started
In 2018, a federal investigation on Hunter Biden was started by prosecutors in Delaware.
2018: Federal Criminal Investigation of Tax Affairs
In late 2018, Hunter Biden's tax affairs became subject to a federal criminal investigation.
2018: End of Payments from CEFC China Energy and Burisma Holdings
NBC News analysis revealed that from 2013 to 2018, Hunter Biden and his firm received $11 million, including $3.8 million in payments from CEFC China Energy and Burisma Holdings.
April 2019: End of term at Burisma
In April 2019, Hunter Biden's term on the board of Burisma Holdings expired.
May 2019: Hunter Biden Marries Melissa Cohen
In May 2019, Hunter Biden married South African filmmaker Melissa Cohen within a week of first meeting her.
May 2019: Lunden Alexis Roberts Files Paternity Suit Against Hunter Biden
In May 2019, Lunden Alexis Roberts filed a paternity suit against Hunter Biden, who initially denied that the child was his.
May 2019: Shokin claims he was fired due to Burisma investigation
In May 2019, Shokin claimed he was fired because he had been actively investigating Burisma. U.S. and Ukrainian officials stated that the investigation into Burisma was dormant at the time of Shokin's dismissal.
May 2019: Ukrainian prosecutor states Hunter Biden did not violate Ukrainian law
In May 2019, Ukrainian prosecutor general Yuriy Lutsenko stated that Hunter Biden had not violated Ukrainian law.
July 2019: Zelenskyy describes Riaboshapka
During the July 2019 call in which Trump asked him to investigate Biden, Zelenskyy described Riaboshapka as "100 percent my person".
July 2019: Trump orders freezing of military aid
In July 2019, President Trump ordered the freezing of $391 million in military aid to Ukraine shortly before a phone call with President Zelenskyy, during which Trump asked Zelenskyy to initiate an investigation into the Bidens.
September 2019: Trump's Accusations of Malfeasance
In September 2019, President Donald Trump accused Hunter Biden of malfeasance in Ukraine and falsely claimed that Biden "walk[ed] out of China with $1.5 billion in a fund."
September 2019: Ukraine restricts Burisma investigation
In September 2019, the Ukrainian anti-corruption investigation agency stated that its current investigation of Burisma was restricted solely to investigating the period from 2010 to 2012, before Hunter Biden joined Burisma in 2014.
October 2019: Resignation from BHR Partners Board
Hunter Biden announced his resignation from the board of directors of BHR Partners, effective the end of October 2019, citing "the barrage of false charges" by then-U.S. President Trump.
October 2019: Riaboshapka sees no evidence of wrongdoing by Hunter Biden
In October 2019, Ruslan Riaboshapka, who replaced Lutsenko as Ukrainian prosecutor general, stated that he had seen no evidence of wrongdoing by Hunter Biden.
October 2019: Audit ordered of old case files
In October 2019, former Ukrainian prosecutor general Ruslan Riaboshapka ordered an audit of thousands of old case files.
2019: Senators investigate Hunter Biden's involvement with Burisma
During 2019, Republican senators Ron Johnson and Chuck Grassley investigated Hunter Biden's involvement with Burisma, as well as allegations that Democrats colluded with the Ukrainian government to interfere in the 2016 election.
2019: Tax Evasion Allegations End
In 2019, Hunter Biden allegedly ended a four-year scheme to not pay at least $1.4 million in self-assessed federal taxes.
2019: Hunter Biden and Hallie Olivere Biden End Relationship
In 2019, Hunter Biden and Hallie Olivere Biden ended their relationship.
2019: Hunter Biden's Intervention
In early 2019, Hunter Biden had an intervention to address his substance abuse issues.
February 2020: Hunter Biden's Art Career Revealed
In February 2020, The New York Times reported that Hunter Biden had been painting as an "undiscovered artist" in his Hollywood Hills home and displayed some of his paintings, including "Untitled #4 (a study in ink)" and "Untitled #3 (a signed work)".
March 2020: Birth of Hunter Biden and Melissa Cohen's Son
In March 2020, Hunter Biden and Melissa Cohen's son, named Beau in honor of Biden's brother, was born in Los Angeles.
March 2020: Hunter Biden Settles Paternity Suit with Lunden Alexis Roberts
In March 2020, Hunter Biden settled the paternity suit filed by Lunden Alexis Roberts, agreeing to pay $20,000 a month in child support.
March 2020: No subpoena for Telizhenko
In March 2020, Johnson decided against issuing a subpoena for former Ukrainian official Andrii Telizhenko, after the FBI briefed him about concerns Telizhenko could be spreading Russian disinformation.
April 2020: Still Listed as Board Member of BHR
As of April 2020, Chinese business records showed that Hunter Biden remained a board member of BHR Partners, despite his resignation announcement in October 2019.
May 2020: Investigation ramped up
In May 2020, Johnson ramped up the investigation at Trump's urging after it became clear that Joe Biden would be the nominee.
May 2020: Derkach releases alleged recordings
In May 2020, Ukrainian lawmaker Andrii Derkach released alleged snippets of recordings of Joe Biden speaking with Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko during the years Hunter Biden worked for Burisma. The recordings were not verified as authentic and appeared heavily edited.
June 2020: Riaboshapka finds no wrongdoing
In June 2020, former Ukrainian prosecutor general Ruslan Riaboshapka stated that an audit of old case files had found no wrongdoing by Hunter Biden. Also, Poroshenko denied Joe Biden ever approached him about Burisma.
September 2020: Derkach sanctioned by U.S. Treasury
In September 2020, the United States Department of the Treasury sanctioned Andrii Derkach, stating he "has been an active Russian agent for over a decade".
October 14, 2020: New York Post Publishes Article Based on Alleged Hunter Biden Laptop
On October 14, 2020, the New York Post published an article based on content provided by Rudy Giuliani and Steve Bannon, concerning a laptop allegedly belonging to Hunter Biden that contained an email referencing a meeting between Joe Biden and a Burisma advisor.
October 2020: New York Post Article on Laptop
In October 2020, the New York Post published an article about a laptop computer that had belonged to Hunter Biden, intensifying scrutiny and allegations against him and his father.
October 2020: Telizhenko's visa revoked
In October 2020, the State Department revoked Telizhenko's visa.
December 2020: Skaneateles LLC Ownership
As of December 2020, Hunter Biden's solely owned company Skaneateles LLC owned a 10% equity stake in BHR.
December 2020: Biden announces tax affairs under investigation
In December 2020, Hunter Biden publicly announced that his tax affairs were under federal criminal investigation.
2020: End of term at BHR Partners
From 2013 to 2020, Hunter Biden served as a member of the board of the China-based private equity fund BHR Partners.
2020: Trump's Campaign
In 2020, it was alleged that Trump tried to damage Joe Biden's presidential campaign.
2020: Senate Investigation Committee Claims
In 2020, two Republicans on a Senate investigation committee claimed that Yelena Baturina wire-transferred $3.5 million in 2014 to Rosemont Seneca Thornton, of which Biden had previously been a partner.
January 2021: Associates of Derkach sanctioned
In January 2021, close associates of Derkach were also sanctioned by the Treasury Department.
March 2021: Intelligence Community Analysis
In March 2021, United States intelligence community analysis found that Derkach was among proxies of Russian intelligence who promoted misleading or unsubstantiated narratives about Biden to US media organizations, US officials, and prominent US individuals.
April 6, 2021: Release of Hunter Biden's Memoir "Beautiful Things"
On April 6, 2021, Hunter Biden released "Beautiful Things", a memoir about the trauma of the accident that claimed his mother and sister, and his later addiction struggles. The book was described as "equal parts family saga, grief narrative and addict's howl" by The New York Times.
November 2021: Confirmation of No Interest in BHR
In November 2021, Biden's attorney confirmed that his client no longer held any direct or indirect interest in BHR.
December 2021: Hunter Biden's Art Sales Begin
Starting in December 2021, Hunter Biden began selling his paintings, accumulating approximately $1.5 million by December 2023.
2021: Hunter Biden Details Drug Abuse in Memoir
In his 2021 memoir, Hunter Biden details his struggles with drug and alcohol abuse throughout his adult life, which he believes are linked to family losses, starting with the 1972 motor vehicle accident that killed his mother and sister.
March 2022: Federal Investigation Reported
In March 2022, The New York Times reported that since 2018, Hunter Biden and possibly others had been under investigation by federal prosecutors in Delaware, with a grand jury convened to subpoena and hear evidence.
March 25, 2022: Report on Laptop Leak
As of March 25, 2022, Vox reported that there was no evidence to corroborate the intelligence officials' suspicions that the laptop leak was part of a "Russian plot".
April 2022: Rosemont Seneca Thornton Dissolved
In April 2022, The Washington Post reported that the partners of Rosemont Seneca Thornton had agreed to dissolve the organization before the 2014 wire transfer, though it continued to be operated by Devin Archer to facilitate real estate transactions.
July 2022: Emails Show Biden Struggling With Debt
In July 2022, a report from CNN authenticated emails that showed Hunter Biden was struggling with large debt and overdue tax bills.
September 2022: Hunter Biden Files Motion to Reduce Child Support Payments
In September 2022, Hunter Biden filed a motion to reduce his child support payments to Lunden Alexis Roberts, citing reduced income; Roberts opposed this request and petitioned the Arkansas court to change their daughter's surname to Biden.
October 2022: Federal Agents Assemble Evidence for Criminal Case
In October 2022, The Washington Post reported that federal agents had determined months prior that they had assembled enough evidence for a viable criminal case against Hunter Biden to charge him with crimes related to making false declarations during a gun purchase, as well as tax-related crimes.
2022: Kathleen Buhle's Memoir Released
In 2022, Kathleen Buhle's memoir, If We Break, documenting her account of her relationship with Hunter Biden, was released.
2022: Dissolution of Skaneateles LLC
In 2022, Skaneateles LLC, which was solely owned by Hunter Biden, was dissolved.
January 2023: Rental Application Leads to False Claims
In January 2023, a rental application found on Hunter Biden's laptop led to a false claim that he paid rent while residing at his father's Delaware home in 2018, where classified documents were found. The document was later determined to be a rental payment for office space in Washington, D.C.
February 2023: Request for Criminal Investigation into Laptop Data Access
In February 2023, Hunter Biden's attorneys requested a criminal investigation by the Justice Department National Security Division into individuals suspected of illegally accessing, copying, manipulating, and/or disseminating his personal computer data.
June 2023: Hunter Biden and Lunden Roberts Reach Settlement
In June 2023, Hunter Biden and Lunden Roberts reached a settlement in which Biden agreed to give several of his paintings to their daughter and pay an undisclosed monthly amount in child support until she turns 18. Biden also agreed to assist with college tuition, and Roberts agreed to drop her petition to change their daughter's surname.
June 20, 2023: Biden Agrees to Plead Guilty
On June 20, 2023, Hunter Biden agreed to plead guilty to two misdemeanor tax charges and enter a pretrial diversion program related to a felony gun charge.
July 2023: Judge Rules on Admissible Evidence
During the final hearing in July 2023, Judge Maryellen Noreika ruled on what evidence prosecutors could and could not use, including restrictions on the California tax trial, child support proceedings, Navy discharge, and statements made at a July 2023 hearing. However, drug use, memoir excerpts, and laptop data summary were permitted.
July 26, 2023: Plea Deal Rejected and Plea Changed to Not Guilty
On July 26, 2023, federal prosecutors clarified that the investigation into Hunter Biden included possible charges under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). On the same day, the presiding judge rejected Biden's plea deal due to concerns about immunity from future charges, and Biden changed his plea to "not guilty".
September 2023: Biden Sues IRS
In September 2023, Hunter Biden filed suit against the IRS, claiming unlawful disclosures of his tax return information.
December 7, 2023: Biden Indicted on Tax Charges
On December 7, 2023, Hunter Biden was indicted in California on nine tax charges, including felony and misdemeanor offenses, for allegedly failing to pay at least $1.4 million in self-assessed federal taxes from 2016 through 2019.
December 2023: Hunter Biden's Art Sales Decline
From December 2023 to March 2025, Hunter Biden sold $36,000 worth of his paintings, marking a significant decline in sales compared to the previous period.
January 11, 2024: Biden Pleads Not Guilty to Tax Charges and Trial Date Set
On January 11, 2024, Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty to the tax charges. U.S. District Judge Mark Scarsi scheduled the trial for June 20, 2024.
January 2024: Federal Prosecutors Confirm Laptop Contents
In January 2024, federal prosecutors stated that they had possession of a laptop computer which Hunter Biden left at the computer store and confirmed that the device contained files also found in cloud backups to Biden's Apple account.
January 2024: Prosecutors Reveal Cocaine Residue in Gun Pouch
In January 2024, prosecutors urged a judge not to dismiss Hunter Biden's gun charge, revealing that cocaine residue was found in his gun pouch.
February 28, 2024: Biden Deposed on Laptop Emails
On February 28, 2024, Hunter Biden was deposed by the House Judiciary and Oversight committees and discussed emails found on the laptop. Biden stated he did not recall sending the laptop for repairs.
June 3, 2024: Hunter Biden's Trial Begins
On June 3, 2024, Hunter Biden's trial began on charges related to unlawful gun possession and false statements on a federal form when purchasing the gun.
June 2024: Conviction on Federal Firearms Charges
In June 2024, Hunter Biden was convicted on three federal firearms-related felony charges after admitting to illegally owning a gun while being a drug user.
June 2024: Hunter Biden Assists Joe Biden After Poor Debate Performance
In June 2024, after Joe Biden's poor presidential debate performance caused concern, Hunter Biden helped with speech preparation and attended meetings with the president and his staffers. He maintained daily contact with his father and urged him not to drop out of his reelection campaign.
June 2024: Laptop and Contents Used as Evidence
In June 2024, the laptop and its contents were used as evidence during Hunter Biden's federal court trial for firearms charges. FBI investigators testified to the authenticity of the laptop.
June 20, 2024: Tax Trial Delayed
On June 20, 2024, the tax trial was delayed to September 5, 2024, due to the "needs of the defendant" in preparing for his Delaware trial on firearms charges.
August 2024: Allegations of Lobbying for Romanian Businessman
In August 2024, prosecutors alleged that Hunter Biden agreed to lobby on behalf of a Romanian businessman seeking to influence U.S. government agencies while his father was vice president.
August 21, 2024: Pre-Trial Hearing for Tax Indictment
On August 21, 2024, a pre-trial hearing for the tax indictment involving Hunter Biden's lawyers was held.
September 5, 2024: Tax trial delayed
On September 5, 2024, Hunter Biden's tax trial was scheduled.
September 2024: Guilty Plea to Tax Charges
In September 2024, Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to all of the tax charges in his ongoing federal criminal investigation.
September 2024: Dismissal of Lawsuit
In September 2024, The D.C. District Court dismissed Hunter Biden's claim under the Privacy Act.
December 1, 2024: President Biden Pardons Hunter Biden
On December 1, 2024, President Joe Biden issued a full and unconditional pardon for his son, Hunter Biden, covering all federal offenses committed between January 1, 2014, and December 1, 2024.
December 12, 2024: Hunter Biden's sentencing scheduled
Hunter Biden's sentencing was scheduled on December 12, 2024, which did not occur due to him being pardoned by his father on December 1.
December 2024: Hunter Biden Ends Virtual Meetings with Daughter
As of December 2024, Hunter Biden has not met his daughter with Roberts in-person, and has only met with her virtually. In December 2024, Biden stopped the virtual meetings, which Lunden Roberts believes was in response to her publishing a memoir about her relationship with him.
December 2024: Presidential Pardon
In December 2024, Hunter Biden received a pardon from his father, President Joe Biden, for all federal offenses committed between 2014 and 2024, including potential offenses not yet discovered.
December 16, 2024: Hunter Biden's scheduled sentencing
Hunter Biden was scheduled to be sentenced on December 16, 2024, but President Biden repeatedly stated that he would decline to pardon Hunter or commute his sentence.
2024: Hunter Biden Sues and Drops Lawsuits Related to Laptop Data
In 2024, Hunter Biden sued Rudy Giuliani for allegedly releasing data from his laptop, claiming it caused the "total annihilation" of his privacy, but dropped the lawsuit shortly after. The same year, he sued Fox News for airing images taken from the laptop, then dropped that lawsuit without explanation, only to resurrect it in state court three months later. Fox News described the second lawsuit as "devoid of any merit".
2024: Hunter Biden's Law License Suspended
In 2024, Hunter Biden's Washington D.C. law license was suspended. It was unclear what impact the suspension would have on his livelihood as he was currently working as an artist.
2024: Hunter Biden's Increased Involvement Leads to Concerns
In 2024, Hunter Biden's increased involvement in Joe Biden's presidency and campaign led to concerns from White House staffers. He advocated for firing staffers and acted as a gatekeeper for access to the president.
2024: Biden Drops Out of Presidential Campaign
In 2024, after Hunter Biden dropped out of his 2024 presidential campaign, President Joe Biden released records confirming Hunter Biden's lobbying effort for Burisma and denied any prior knowledge of the lobbying.
January 2025: Hunter Biden Experiences Homelessness After Fire
In January 2025, Hunter Biden's rental home was damaged during the Palisades Fire, leaving it uninhabitable. This event, combined with existing debt and flagging interest in his memoir, led to him experiencing homelessness.
March 2025: Hunter Biden's Art Sales Figures
From December 2023 to March 2025, Hunter Biden sold $36,000 worth of his paintings.
March 2025: Biden Seeks Dismissal
In March 2025, Hunter Biden sought to have the case dismissed due to his worsening personal financial situation and inability to continue to pay for his own legal representation.
March 2025: Hunter Biden's Secret Service Detail Withdrawn
In March 2025, Hunter Biden's Secret Service detail was withdrawn on the direction of Donald Trump, despite Joe Biden ordering extended post-presidency protection.
April 2025: Hunter Biden Consents to Disbarment in Washington D.C.
In April 2025, Hunter Biden consented to disbarment in Washington D.C. to avoid disbarment proceedings related to his criminal convictions.
June 2025: Hunter Biden Sued by Winston & Strawn for Unpaid Legal Fees
In June 2025, Hunter Biden was sued by Winston & Strawn for over $50,000 in unpaid legal fees stemming from their representation of him in his federal criminal cases.
July 2025: Hunter Biden Blames Individuals for Father's Withdrawal
During an interview with Andrew Callaghan in July 2025, Hunter Biden blamed various individuals for purportedly forcing his father to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, a view Politico called inconsistent with the facts.
August 2025: Melania Trump Demands Retraction from Hunter Biden
In August 2025, Melania Trump sent a letter demanding that Hunter Biden retract statements he made about her, Donald Trump, and Jeffrey Epstein during an interview with Channel 5 with Andrew Callaghan. Biden had attributed the information to journalist Michael Wolff, and later refused to apologize or retract his statements.
December 2025: Hunter Biden Disbarred from Connecticut Bar
In December 2025, Hunter Biden was disbarred from the Connecticut bar by Judge Trial Referee Patrick L. Carroll III after violating state's attorney conduct rules, ending a legal career that began in 1997.
2025: Hunter Biden's Addiction Struggles
Hunter Biden's $11 million fueled his addiction.
2025: Value of wire transfer in 2025
In 2025, $3.5 million in 2014 was equivalent to $4,759,980.
2025: Wire Transfers Value in 2025
In 2025, $4.79 million in wire transfers from entities linked to Ye Jianming was equivalent to $6,141,433.
2025: Disbarment
In 2025, Hunter Biden was disbarred in both Washington D.C. and by the Connecticut bar, following his graduation from law school.
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