First family legal troubles in history

(NewsNation) – Hunter Biden was found guilty of three firearms charges, and the first son continues to play a key role in the Republican Party’s investigations into President Joe Biden. But it is far from the first time that a president’s family has faced legal problems.

While some members of the presidential family have merely embarrassed the country’s leader or created a scandal with rebellious behavior, others have found themselves in legal jeopardy for a variety of reasons.

Here are some of the times the first families found themselves at odds with the law.

1. Jenna and Barbara Bush

Former President George W. Bush’s twin daughters have alleged that they both faced charges related to underage drinking in 2001.

Jenna Bush found himself in trouble for drinking underage twice, no contest, using a fake ID and underage drinking. She was fined and ordered to perform community service, and her license was temporarily suspended.

Barbara Bush did not contest to possession of alcohol as a minor and received community service and probation along with a court-ordered alcohol awareness course.

2. Amy Carter

Former President Jimmy Carter’s daughter was part of a large group of protesters arrested for trying to stop the CIA recruitment at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

Amy Carter faced accusations trespassing and disorderly conduct. She and other protesters, including famous activist Abbie Hoffman, were acquitted by a jury.

3. Donald Trump Jr.

Before his father arrived at the White House, Trump Jr. was arrested for public drunkenness during Mardi Gras in New Orleans in 2001. As a result, he spent 11 hours in jail.

The first child says he’s sober since 2002, leaving aside the drinks and parties of our college years.

4. Rogério Clinton

It’s not just first children who can create a presidential headache. Roger Clinton the behavior was so scandalous that “Headache” became his Secret Service code name. He caused scandals for drug use and his connection to a member of the mafia.

Before his brother took office, Roger Clinton served time for cocaine possession and drug trafficking, crimes for which President Bill Clinton pardoned him before leaving office. He also faced several DUI arrests.

5. Onyango Obama

Uncle of President Barack Obama was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol in Massachusetts after failing a field sobriety test.

Onyango Obama, half-brother of President Barack Obama’s father, admitted enough facts in court and was sentenced to a year without prejudice, meaning the charges would be dismissed if he was not arrested the following year.

6.Billy Carter

Former President Jimmy Carter didn’t have to deal with just one family member causing unrest, but two. His brother, Billy Carter, was investigated by the Department of Justice for failing to properly register as a foreign agent due to his ties to Libya and its dictator, Muammar Gaddafi, for his financial benefit.

Just like Hunter Biden, so does Billy Carter faced problems with taxes, eventually auctioning off property in Georgia to pay the IRS.

7. Neil Bush

Like Hunter Biden, Neil Bush was offered a seat on the board of an oil and gas company while his father, former President George HW Bush, served as vice president and hoped to run for the White House. Also like Hunter Biden, Neil Bush was accused of influence peddling by those who noted that he did not have much experience for the role.

However, Silverado collapsed shortly after Bush Sr. took office, costing taxpayers billions of dollars. Regulators sued Neil Bush for negligence even though he was not charged with any crimes, bringing scandal to his father’s presidency.