Joe Biden pardons 39 criminals, commutes 1,500 sentences in largest single-day act of clemency in US history
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Joe Biden pardons 39 criminals, commutes 1,500 sentences in largest single-day act of clemency in US history

ABC  

US President Joe Biden has commuted the sentences of roughly 1,500 Americans who were released from prison and placed in home confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as pardoning 39 Americans convicted of nonviolent crimes. The pardons and commutations, announced by the White House on Thursday, mean Mr Biden now holds the record for the largest single-day act of clemency in modern history, eclipsing the 330 sentences commuted by president Barack Obama in a single day shortly before he left office in 2017. Mr Biden's commutations applied to people who served out home confinement sentences for at least one year after they were released from prison during the pandemic, which saw the coronavirus run rife through the US prison system, leading to the early release of some inmates in part to stop the spread. With his son's pardon, Biden cedes the moral high ground Photo shows Joe Biden wears a white jacket with an American flag on the sleeve and walks with Hunter in front of a leafy background.

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U.S. President Donald Trump attempts to void some Biden pardons including ones to J6 Committee, Fauci
1 week, 3 days ago

U.S. President Donald Trump attempts to void some Biden pardons including ones to J6 Committee, Fauci

The Hindu  

U.S. President Donald Trump has attempted to void some of his predecessor Joe Biden’s eleventh hour pardons, the latest in a series of moves to prosecute his political opponents. The pardons Mr. Trump declared void included those for Members of the U.S. House of Representatives investigating the January 6, 2020, attack on the U.S. Capitol by a mob of Trump …

Trump and Biden add to long, strange history of presidential pardons
2 months ago

Trump and Biden add to long, strange history of presidential pardons

LA Times  

President Trump holds up a signed executive order relating to clemency for anti-abortion protesters in the Oval Office of the White House on Jan. 23. “Generally, presidents may pardon any federal crime,” says Jeffrey Crouch, an assistant law professor at American University in Washington, D.C. “Moreover, they may use clemency as often as they would like.” This authority has led …

Donald Trump to prosecute Joe Biden? US President’s five bold moves on 3rd day at Oval Office
2 months ago

Donald Trump to prosecute Joe Biden? US President’s five bold moves on 3rd day at Oval Office

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump made an explosive return to the White House this week — overturning numerous policies, issuing around 1500 pardons, opted out of global accords and more. Dubbed violent crimes against cops ‘very minor incidents’ Trump also told the Fox News host that attacks against the police on January 6 2021 were “very minor incidents” as he sought …

Had option to pardon myself: Trump's veiled attack on Biden's last-minute clemency to family members
2 months ago

Had option to pardon myself: Trump's veiled attack on Biden's last-minute clemency to family members

India TV News  

US President Donald Trump in an interview with Fox News revealed that while he had the option to pre-emptively pardon himself in 2021, he did not choose to do so. Trump has been vocal against former president Joe Biden's last-minute decision to pardon his family member on January 20, the day Trump was sworn in. Trump, who was sitting in …

The January 6 pardons: Who has Trump ordered to be released?
2 months ago

The January 6 pardons: Who has Trump ordered to be released?

Al Jazeera  

President Donald Trump took the oath of office in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, where a mob of his supporters had rampaged on January 6, 2021, during the last presidential handover of power. In the proclamation published on the White House website, Trump released but did not fully pardon 14 leaders of the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys …

Trump tells Sean Hannity it’s ‘sad’ that Biden didn’t pardon himself
2 months ago

Trump tells Sean Hannity it’s ‘sad’ that Biden didn’t pardon himself

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Donald Trump told Fox News’s Sean Hannity it’s “sad” …

'Didn’t give himself a pardon': Trump puts Biden on notice over potential prosecution
2 months ago

'Didn’t give himself a pardon': Trump puts Biden on notice over potential prosecution

Raw Story  

President Donald Trump put former President Joe Biden on notice Wednesday that his failure to include himself as part of his flurry of last-minute pardons before departing from the White House could come back to haunt him. The moment came during a preview of a Fox News interview with Trump set to air Wednesday night, which the network has billed …

Senate Republicans have little to say about Trump pardons of 1,500 Jan. 6 defendants
2 months ago

Senate Republicans have little to say about Trump pardons of 1,500 Jan. 6 defendants

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — Barring a few exceptions, Senate Republicans on Tuesday largely deflected or altogether avoided questions about President Donald Trump’s broad clemency for over 1,500 defendants who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 — including many who beat police officers, smashed windows and trashed offices as lawmakers hid in designated safe areas. Trump ‘keeps his campaign promises’ Sen. …

'Deeply discouraged': Police groups issue rare rebuke of Trump and Biden over pardons
2 months ago

'Deeply discouraged': Police groups issue rare rebuke of Trump and Biden over pardons

Raw Story  

Two major organizations that represent police officers issued a rare stinging rebuke to former President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump over their recent pardons. Meanwhile, Biden commuted the sentences of Ferrone Claiborne and Terence Richardson, known as the "Waverly Two," who were convicted in the 1998 death of police officer Allen Gibson, allowing them to be released. "However, the …

Donald Trump pardons 1,500 US Capitol rioters: A look at Presidential pardons by Joe Biden, Barack Obama, others
2 months ago

Donald Trump pardons 1,500 US Capitol rioters: A look at Presidential pardons by Joe Biden, Barack Obama, others

Live Mint  

On his first day in the Oval office, President Donald Trump has pardoned as many as 1,500 of his supporters who were involved in the US Capitol attack in 2021. The defendants who have been pardoned include individuals convicted of seditious conspiracy and assaulting police officers, some of whom were captured on camera committing violent acts as lawmakers gathered to …

Donald Trump signs sweeping death penalty order hours after White House return
2 months, 1 week ago

Donald Trump signs sweeping death penalty order hours after White House return

Hindustan Times  

President Donald Trump signed a sweeping execution order Monday on the death penalty that directs the attorney general to “take all necessary and lawful action” to ensure that states have enough lethal injection drugs to carry out executions. US President Donald Trump speaks on the day he signs documents as he issues executive orders and pardons for January 6 defendants …

Trump signs death penalty order directing attorney general to help states get lethal injection drugs
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump signs death penalty order directing attorney general to help states get lethal injection drugs

Associated Press  

▶ Follow live updates on President Donald Trump’s return to Washington WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed a sweeping execution order Monday on the death penalty that directs the attorney general to “take all necessary and lawful action” to ensure that states have enough lethal injection drugs to carry out executions. Trump’s order, coming just hours after he returned to …

Trump grants clemency to all charged over January 6 US Capitol attack
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump grants clemency to all charged over January 6 US Capitol attack

Al Jazeera  

US president sweeps away years-long effort to punish those responsible for trying to overturn the 2020 election. United States President Donald Trump has granted clemency to everyone charged over the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol in one of his first official acts in the Oval Office. Trump’s pardons wiped the slate clean for many of those convicted …

Joe Biden Clearly Thinks Donald Trump Isn’t Bluffing
55 years, 2 months ago

Joe Biden Clearly Thinks Donald Trump Isn’t Bluffing

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. On Monday, Biden issued two sets of preemptive pardons, one for people already on President Donald Trump’s target list and another for his family members. Alexander Hamilton, an ardent defender of the president’s ability to grant pardons and reprieves, …

Joe Biden pardons Anthony Fauci, Mark Milley to guard against potential ‘revenge’ by Donald Trump
2 months, 1 week ago

Joe Biden pardons Anthony Fauci, Mark Milley to guard against potential ‘revenge’ by Donald Trump

The Hindu  

President Joe Biden on Monday pardoned Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired Gen. Mark Milley and members of the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, using the extraordinary powers of his office in his final hours to guard against potential “revenge” by the incoming Trump administration. “These are exceptional circumstances, and I cannot in good conscience do …

Biden issues last-minute preemptive pardons to Trump enemies
2 months, 1 week ago

Biden issues last-minute preemptive pardons to Trump enemies

Raw Story  

President Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons to a number of individuals who Donald Trump seemed likely to target for prosecution once he returns to the White House. The outgoing president announced the pardons of members of the House select committee that investigated the Jan. 6 insurrection, as well as police officers who testified during that probe, and the former chairman …

Biden Pardons Fauci, Milley And Members Of Jan. 6 Committee
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2 months, 1 week ago

Biden Pardons Fauci, Milley And Members Of Jan. 6 Committee

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Monday pardoned Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired Gen. Mark Milley and members of the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, using the extraordinary powers of his office in his final hours to guard against potential “revenge” by the incoming Trump administration. “These are exceptional circumstances, and I …

Biden pardons Fauci, Milley and the Jan. 6 panel. It’s a guard against potential ‘revenge’ by Trump
2 months, 1 week ago

Biden pardons Fauci, Milley and the Jan. 6 panel. It’s a guard against potential ‘revenge’ by Trump

Associated Press  

▶ Follow live updates on President Donald Trump’s return to Washington WASHINGTON — Joe Biden, in one of his final acts as president, pardoned Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired Gen. Mark Milley and members of the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, in an extraordinary use of executive power to guard against potential “revenge” by the …

Joe Biden pardons his family and Dr Anthony Fauci to guard against Trump 'revenge'
2 months, 1 week ago

Joe Biden pardons his family and Dr Anthony Fauci to guard against Trump 'revenge'

ABC  

Joe Biden has pardoned his siblings and their spouses in the final minutes of his presidency, saying his family had been "subjected to unrelenting attacks and threats, motivated solely by a desire to hurt me". He also pardoned Anthony Fauci, the US's former chief medical advisor, to guard against potential "revenge" by the Donald Trump's incoming administration. The family pardons …

Biden pardons the late Black nationalist Marcus Garvey as well as 4 others and commutes 2 sentences
2 months, 1 week ago

Biden pardons the late Black nationalist Marcus Garvey as well as 4 others and commutes 2 sentences

Associated Press  

▶ Follow live updates on President Donald Trump’s return to Washington WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Sunday posthumously pardoned Black nationalist Marcus Garvey, who influenced Malcolm X and other civil rights leaders and was convicted of mail fraud in the 1920s. Martin Luther King Jr. said of Garvey: “He was the first man, on a mass scale and level” …

Biden posthumously pardons Black nationalist Marcus Garvey
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2 months, 1 week ago

Biden posthumously pardons Black nationalist Marcus Garvey

LA Times  

Marcus Garvey is shown in a military uniform in August 1922 as the “Provisional President of Africa” during a parade on the opening day of the annual Convention of the Negro Peoples of the World in Harlem, N.Y. President Biden on Sunday posthumously pardoned Black nationalist Marcus Garvey, who influenced Malcolm X and other civil rights leaders and was convicted …

Biden commutes sentences of 2,500 non-violent offenders in a day, sets record
2 months, 1 week ago

Biden commutes sentences of 2,500 non-violent offenders in a day, sets record

India Today  

President Joe Biden on Friday commuted the sentences of nearly 2,500 people convicted of non-violent drug offences in what the White House called the largest single-day act of clemency in US history. Those whose sentences were commuted were serving "disproportionately long sentences" compared to what they would receive today, Biden said in a statement. "Cruel and excessive prison sentences that …

Biden sets record, commutes sentences of nearly 2,500 people convicted of non-violent drug charges
2 months, 1 week ago

Biden sets record, commutes sentences of nearly 2,500 people convicted of non-violent drug charges

The Hindu  

U.S. President Joe Biden announced Friday that he was commuting the sentences of almost 2,500 people convicted of non-violent drug offences, using his final days in office on a flurry of clemency actions meant to nullify prison terms he deemed too harsh. "Today's clemency action provides relief for individuals who received lengthy sentences based on discredited distinctions between crack and …

Biden sets record by commuting sentences of nearly 2,500 people convicted on nonviolent drug charges
2 months, 1 week ago

Biden sets record by commuting sentences of nearly 2,500 people convicted on nonviolent drug charges

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced Friday that he was commuting the sentences of almost 2,500 people convicted of nonviolent drug offenses, using his final days in office on a flurry of clemency actions meant to nullify prison terms he deemed too harsh. The Democrat said he is seeking to undo “disproportionately long sentences compared to the sentences they would …

Biden sets record by commuting sentences of nearly 2,500 people convicted of nonviolent drug charges
2 months, 1 week ago

Biden sets record by commuting sentences of nearly 2,500 people convicted of nonviolent drug charges

LA Times  

President Biden said he is seeking to undo “disproportionately long sentences compared to the sentences would receive today under current law, policy and practice.” President Biden announced Friday that he was commuting the sentences of almost 2,500 people convicted of nonviolent drug offenses, using his final days in office on a flurry of clemency actions meant to nullify prison terms …

Biden grants clemency to 2,500 people convicted of nonviolent drug crimes
2 months, 1 week ago

Biden grants clemency to 2,500 people convicted of nonviolent drug crimes

Al Jazeera  

Outgoing US president says move is ‘important step toward righting historic wrongs, correcting sentencing disparities’. United States President Joe Biden has commuted the sentences of nearly 2,500 people convicted of nonviolent drug crimes just days before his White House term ends. In a statement on Friday, Biden said the individuals granted clemency were “serving disproportionately long sentences compared to the …

Biden is still considering pardons for people who have been criticized or threatened by Trump
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden is still considering pardons for people who have been criticized or threatened by Trump

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Friday said he was still considering whether to give pardons to people who have been criticized or threatened by President-elect Donald Trump. “It depends on some of the language and expectations that Trump broadcast in the last couple days here as to what he’s going to do,” Biden said. “I understand the theory behind …

Biden is still considering pardons for people who have been criticized or threatened by Trump
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden is still considering pardons for people who have been criticized or threatened by Trump

LA Times  

President Biden says he is still considering whether to give pardons to people who have been criticized or threatened by President-elect Donald Trump. “It depends on some of the language and expectations that Trump broadcast in the last couple days here as to what he’s going to do,” Biden said. “I understand the theory behind it because Donald Trump has …

2 death row inmates reject Biden's commutations — insisting they're innocent: report
2 months, 3 weeks ago

2 death row inmates reject Biden's commutations — insisting they're innocent: report

Raw Story  

A pair of inmates on death row are thumbing their noses at President Joe Biden's commutations of their sentences, according to a report. Shannon Agofsky and Len Davis, inmates at a penitentiary in Terre Haute, Indiana,filed emergency motions in federal court last week seeking to block having their death sentences commuted to life in prison without parole, NBC News reported. …

Trump Vows To Pursue Executions After Biden Commutes Most Of Federal Death Row
3 months ago

Trump Vows To Pursue Executions After Biden Commutes Most Of Federal Death Row

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump promised on Tuesday to “vigorously pursue” capital punishment after President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of most people on federal death row partly to stop Trump from pushing forward their executions. The president-elect wrote that he would direct the department to pursue the death penalty “as soon as I am …

Trump vows to pursue executions after Biden commutes most of federal death row
Top News
3 months ago

Trump vows to pursue executions after Biden commutes most of federal death row

The Hindu  

President-elect Donald Trump promised on Tuesday to “vigorously pursue” capital punishment after President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of most people on federal death row partly to stop Mr. Trump from pushing forward their executions. The president-elect wrote that he would direct the department to pursue the death penalty “as soon as I am inaugurated,” but was vague on what …

Donald Trump says he will direct Justice Department to ‘pursue death penalty’, slams Biden's move
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3 months ago

Donald Trump says he will direct Justice Department to ‘pursue death penalty’, slams Biden's move

Hindustan Times  

President-elect Donald Trump promised on Tuesday to “vigorously pursue” capital punishment after President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of most people on federal death row partly to stop Trump from pushing forward their executions. The president-elect wrote that he would direct the department to pursue the death penalty “as soon as I am inaugurated,” but was vague on what specific …

Trump vows capital punishment for 'rapists, murderers' after Biden commutes most of federal death row
Top News
3 months ago

Trump vows capital punishment for 'rapists, murderers' after Biden commutes most of federal death row

India TV News  

US President-elect Donald Trump once again made a big announcement by promising to “vigorously pursue” capital punishment. Trump's promise comes days after President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of most people on federal death row partly to stop his successor from pushing forward their executions. Trump to take up cases of violent rapists, murderers, and monsters The President-elect wrote that …

Will pursue death penalty for 'rapists, murderers, and monsters', says Trump
3 months ago

Will pursue death penalty for 'rapists, murderers, and monsters', says Trump

India Today  

US President-elect Donald Trump said on Tuesday he will direct his Justice Department to "vigorously pursue" the death penalty to protect Americans from "violent rapists, murderers, and monsters" when he takes power on January 20. Trump's statement on his social media platform Truth Social was in response to President Joe Biden's announcement on Monday that he had commuted the sentences …

Trump vows to pursue executions after Biden commutes most of federal death row
3 months ago

Trump vows to pursue executions after Biden commutes most of federal death row

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump promised on Tuesday to “vigorously pursue” capital punishment after President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of most people on federal death row partly to stop Trump from pushing forward their executions. The president-elect wrote that he would direct the department to pursue the death penalty “as soon as I am inaugurated,” but was …

Trump blasts Biden over death sentence commutations, says 'makes no sense'
3 months ago

Trump blasts Biden over death sentence commutations, says 'makes no sense'

Firstpost  

President Biden, in his final month in office, announced Monday he was converting the sentences of 37 of the 40 federal inmates awaiting execution to life without the possibility of parole. Donald Trump criticised Joe Biden on Tuesday for commuting the sentences of nearly every federal prisoner on death row, as the president-elect prepares to take office. In his final …

Donald Trump declares he'll seek death penalty for 'rapists, murderers, monsters' as he targets Biden
3 months ago

Donald Trump declares he'll seek death penalty for 'rapists, murderers, monsters' as he targets Biden

Hindustan Times  

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Tuesday he will direct his Justice Department to "vigorously pursue" the death penalty to protect Americans from "violent rapists, murderers, and monsters" when he takes power on Jan. 20. Trump's statement on his social media platform Truth Social was in response to President Joe Biden's announcement on Monday that he had commuted the sentences …

Donald Trump declares he'll seek death penalty for 'rapists, murderers, monsters' as he targets Biden
3 months ago

Donald Trump declares he'll seek death penalty for 'rapists, murderers, monsters' as he targets Biden

Hindustan Times  

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Tuesday he will direct his Justice Department to "vigorously pursue" the death penalty to protect Americans from "violent rapists, murderers, and monsters" when he takes power on Jan. 20. Trump's statement on his social media platform Truth Social was in response to President Joe Biden's announcement on Monday that he had commuted the sentences …

Father fumes at 'despicable' Joe Biden after he commutes sentence of rapist who killed his daughter and granddaughter
3 months ago

Father fumes at 'despicable' Joe Biden after he commutes sentence of rapist who killed his daughter and granddaughter

Daily Mail  

A Michigan father has hit out at President Joe Biden after he commuted the death sentence of the rapist who murdered his daughter and granddaughter. Timmerman, seen here with her young daughter Shannon, disappeared two days before she was set to testify against Gabrion for raping her Gabrion, seen here, restrained the teen, covered her eyes and mouth with duct …

'Vigorously pursue': Trump vows to ramp up executions after Biden commuted death sentences
3 months ago

'Vigorously pursue': Trump vows to ramp up executions after Biden commuted death sentences

Raw Story  

Donald Trump vowed to "vigorously pursue the death penalty" immediately upon his inauguration. The president-elect reacted to President Joe Biden commuting the sentences of 37 of the 40 federal prisoners on death row with a social media attack Tuesday morning, saying Biden's decision "makes no sense." Trump, who is a convicted felon himself, posted a screenshot to a New York …

The three federal death row inmates Biden chose not to save
3 months ago

The three federal death row inmates Biden chose not to save

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Joe Biden made history on Monday and commuted the sentence …

Trump vows to pursue executions after Biden commutes most of federal death row
3 months ago

Trump vows to pursue executions after Biden commutes most of federal death row

LA Times  

President-elect Donald Trump promised on Tuesday to “vigorously pursue” capital punishment after President Biden commuted the sentences of most people on federal death row partly to stop Trump from pushing forward their executions. The president-elect wrote that he would direct the department to pursue the death penalty “as soon as I am inaugurated,” but was vague on what specific actions …

Biden commuted the death sentences of two California killers. Here’s what we know about them
3 months ago

Biden commuted the death sentences of two California killers. Here’s what we know about them

LA Times  

President Biden, shown Dec. 16 at the White House, commuted the death sentences of 37 people to life without parole on Monday. Two San Fernando Valley men, who were sentenced to death over a decade ago for killing five people, had their sentences commuted to life in prison on Monday by President Biden. Mikhel and Kadamovas were among 37 criminals …

Biden death penalty: The president just made a huge defensive move against Trump. It’s what he didn’t do that’s telling.
3 months ago

Biden death penalty: The president just made a huge defensive move against Trump. It’s what he didn’t do that’s telling.

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Stevenson commended Biden “for recognizing that we don’t have to kill people to show that killing is wrong, that we can and should reduce violence in our communities by refusing to sanction more violence and killing in our courts …

Biden cheered by Democrats and civil rights groups for commuting dozens of death row sentences
3 months ago

Biden cheered by Democrats and civil rights groups for commuting dozens of death row sentences

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Civil rights groups who were anxiously preparing for the onset …

Joe Biden commutes sentences of 37 out of 40 federal death row inmates before Trump takes office
3 months ago

Joe Biden commutes sentences of 37 out of 40 federal death row inmates before Trump takes office

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Joe Biden announced on Monday that he is commuting the …

Biden gives life in prison to 37 of 40 federal death row inmates before Trump can resume executions
3 months ago

Biden gives life in prison to 37 of 40 federal death row inmates before Trump can resume executions

Live Mint  

President Joe Biden announced on Monday that he is commuting the sentences of 37 of the 40 people on federal death row, converting their punishments to life imprisonment just weeks before President-elect Donald Trump, an outspoken proponent of expanding capital punishment, takes office. “But guided by my conscience and my experience as a public defender, chairman of the Senate Judiciary …

Biden commutes sentences for 37 of 40 federal death row inmates ahead of Trump’s return
3 months ago

Biden commutes sentences for 37 of 40 federal death row inmates ahead of Trump’s return

Firstpost  

With less than a month left in office, Biden had faced growing calls from death penalty opponents to commute the sentences of those on death row to life in prison without parole, which the 37 will now serve US President Joe Biden speaks at the White House, in Washington, December 8, 2024. With less than a month left in office, …

US President Joe Biden commutes death sentences of 37 of 40 inmates on death row ahead of power hand-over to Trump
3 months ago

US President Joe Biden commutes death sentences of 37 of 40 inmates on death row ahead of power hand-over to Trump

Op India  

On Monday, 23rd December, US President Joe Biden commuted death sentences of 37 federal inmates changing their punishment to life in prison without parole. This is ahead of January 20th, 2025, when incumbent President Joe Biden would hand over power to President-elect Donald Trump. Incumbent President Joe Biden is believed to have faced pressures recently from congressional Democrats, anti-death penalty …

Biden commutes sentences for 37 of 40 federal death row inmates
3 months ago

Biden commutes sentences for 37 of 40 federal death row inmates

Raw Story  

U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday commuted the death sentences of 37 of 40 federal inmates, taking action ahead of the return of Donald Trump who oversaw a sweeping number of lethal injections during his first term. The move leaves only a handful of high-profile killers who acted out of hate or terrorism facing the federal death penalty -- for …

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