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17th October 2014, 05:46 AM
US Vice-President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden kicked out of navy over drugs
US Vice-President Joe Biden's son has been discharged this year from the US Navy reserve after testing positive for cocaine, a US official says.
Hunter Biden, 44, had been a reserve officer starting in 2012, but failed the drug test last year, said the official familiar with the case, who spoke on condition of anonymity.
In a statement, the vice president's younger son acknowledged his discharge and expressed regret.
"It was the honour of my life to serve in the US Navy, and I deeply regret and am embarrassed that my actions led to my administrative discharge," he said in the statement, issued through his lawyer.
"I respect the Navy's decision. With the love and support of my family, I'm moving forward."
There was no public response from the vice president's office.
link (http://www.theage.com.au/world/us-vicepresident-joe-bidens-son-hunter-biden-kicked-out-of-navy-over-drugs-20141017-117yl9.html)
US Vice-President Joe Biden's son has been discharged this year from the US Navy reserve after testing positive for cocaine, a US official says.
Hunter Biden, 44, had been a reserve officer starting in 2012, but failed the drug test last year, said the official familiar with the case, who spoke on condition of anonymity.
In a statement, the vice president's younger son acknowledged his discharge and expressed regret.
"It was the honour of my life to serve in the US Navy, and I deeply regret and am embarrassed that my actions led to my administrative discharge," he said in the statement, issued through his lawyer.
"I respect the Navy's decision. With the love and support of my family, I'm moving forward."
There was no public response from the vice president's office.
link (http://www.theage.com.au/world/us-vicepresident-joe-bidens-son-hunter-biden-kicked-out-of-navy-over-drugs-20141017-117yl9.html)