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Tennessee’s GOP governor is pardoning 43 more people. He stresses it’s not like what Biden did
2 days, 18 hours ago

Tennessee’s GOP governor is pardoning 43 more people. He stresses it’s not like what Biden did

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Republican Gov. Bill Lee on Friday announced he is pardoning 43 people who have served out their sentences, stressing that his actions are “very different” than President Joe Biden’s recent wave of commutations. But this time around, Lee specifically noted that he chose not to shorten any sentences — known as commutations — in his yearly …

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Biden granted clemency to the ‘kids-for-cash’ judge. The White House didn’t consider the case specifics.
1 week, 3 days ago

Biden granted clemency to the ‘kids-for-cash’ judge. The White House didn’t consider the case specifics.

Politico  

“I do feel strongly that President Biden got it absolutely wrong and created a lot of pain here in northeastern Pennsylvania,” Shapiro, a Democrat, said at an event on Friday. But the White House did not consider any of those details when weighing the charges against Conahan or the cases of other individuals who received commutations on Thursday, said the …

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Biden mulls preemptive pardons for US officials in Trump’s firing line
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Biden mulls preemptive pardons for US officials in Trump’s firing line

Al Jazeera  

United States President Joe Biden is considering whether to issue blanket pardons for current and former public officials who risk being targeted by President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration. In a news briefing on Thursday, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre acknowledged that Biden was indeed considering further pardons, though she would not specify whether they were the rumoured blanket pardons. …

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Days before Easter, Newsom announces dozens of pardons and commutations
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Days before Easter, Newsom announces dozens of pardons and commutations

LA Times  

From left, Earlonne Woods, “Ear Hustle” co-founder and Bay Area artist Nigel Poor, and Rahsaan Thomas pose in an undated photo. Gavin Newsom on Friday moved to commute sentences for 18 people, issue pardons for 37 others and submit a pardon application for an award-winning San Quentin podcaster, Earlonne Woods. “I believe Earlonne will continue to educate, enlighten and enrich …

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Rise in reduced prison sentences stirs uproar in Connecticut
1 year, 8 months ago

Rise in reduced prison sentences stirs uproar in Connecticut

Associated Press  

HARTFORD, Conn. — A sharp rise in the number of Connecticut inmates, including convicted killers, who have had their prison sentences reduced in the past year has led to an uproar over the power wielded by the state’s relatively obscure Board of Pardons and Paroles. Carleton Giles, after the former Norwalk police officer acknowledged unilaterally instituting a policy change that …

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Trump to issue around 100 pardons and commutations Tuesday, sources say
3 years, 11 months ago

Trump to issue around 100 pardons and commutations Tuesday, sources say

CNN  

CNN — President Donald Trump is preparing to issue around 100 pardons and commutations on his final full day in office Tuesday, according to three people familiar with the matter, a major batch of clemency actions that includes white collar criminals, high-profile rappers and others but – as of now – is not expected to include Trump himself. Now, officials …

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A look at the 29 people Trump pardoned or gave commutations
3 years, 11 months ago

A look at the 29 people Trump pardoned or gave commutations

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — For a second night in a row, President Donald Trump issued a round of pardons and commutations in the final weeks of his presidency, giving full pardons to his former campaign chairman, his son-in-law’s father and another of his allies convicted in special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation. The White House said the pardons were supported by a former …

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Trump Plans To Issue 20 Pardons And Commutations Before Christmas
4 years ago

Trump Plans To Issue 20 Pardons And Commutations Before Christmas

NPR  

Trump Plans To Issue 20 Pardons And Commutations Before Christmas President Trump has announced he will issue more than a dozen pardons and several commutations. ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: President Trump has announced 20 people he intends to offer clemency to leading into the Christmas holiday. The pardons and commutations include Republican former members of Congress and people who committed crimes …

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Here are the notable pardons and commutations Trump has granted during his presidency
4 years ago

Here are the notable pardons and commutations Trump has granted during his presidency

CNN  

CNN — The end of President Donald Trump’s time in office has been marked by a renewed interest in granting clemency – both from the President, and from members of his inner circle looking for protection before President-elect Joe Biden assumes office. Noam Galai/Getty Images George Papadopoulos:Trump announced on December 22 that he had granted a pardon to Papadopoulos, a …

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How Trump compares to other US presidents on pardons and commutations
4 years ago

How Trump compares to other US presidents on pardons and commutations

Hindustan Times  

US President Donald Trump’s decision to grant a full pardon to former national security adviser Michael Flynn grabbed international headlines on Thursday. As of November 26, Trump has granted clemency 45 times, including 29 pardons and 16 commutations, which is the lowest of any US president since William McKinley. Trump has received at least 10,051 petitions for clemency but he …

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