Special Counsel Robert Hur said he opted against bringing criminal charges after a 15-month investigation because Biden cooperated and would likely be difficult to convict.
Hur's conclusion ensures that Biden, unlike his expected 2024 presidential rival Donald Trump, will not risk prison time for mishandling sensitive government documents.
Biden has also sought to draw a contrast with Trump on issues of personal ethics and national security.
Trump has described the four criminal prosecutions he faces — including one for his handling of classified documents — as politically motivated.
The White House said Biden's attorneys found a small number of classified documents and turned them over after discovery.
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