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US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Trump pardons drug kingpins even as he escalates U.S. drug war rhetoric

Trump advocates for tougher drug penalties but simultaneously grants clemency to convicted drug dealers, leading to confusion.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Trump pardons drug kingpins even as he escalates U.S. drug war rhetoric

Trump advocates for tougher drug penalties but simultaneously grants clemency to convicted drug dealers, leading to confusion.
more#donald-trump
#ghislaine-maxwell
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago
US politics

It's Quite a Line to Walk': Maggie Haberman Says Minefield Awaits Trump if He Grants Clemency to Ghislaine Maxwell

fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago
US politics

It's Quite a Line to Walk': Maggie Haberman Says Minefield Awaits Trump if He Grants Clemency to Ghislaine Maxwell

more#ghislaine-maxwell
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Biden denies White House aides granted clemency without his knowledge

Joe Biden affirmed that he personally authorized all pardons and commutations in his final days in office, rejecting claims of incapacitation.
#pardons
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago
US politics

Man Given Clemency by Trump Arrested for Fourth Time Since Being Freed This Time for Allegedly Shoving Three-Year-Old

Formerly commuted sentence by Trump, Jonathan Braun faces new charges for assaulting a man and his child.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Allies Seek Pardons From an Emboldened White House

Clemency processes under Trump are influenced by loyalty and political narratives rather than traditional justice criteria.
US politics
fromwww.cnn.com
2 months ago

Trump issues slew of pardons, including to former New York congressman Michael Grimm

Trump granted clemency to various individuals, notably bypassing traditional processes in favor of political connections.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago
US politics

Man Given Clemency by Trump Arrested for Fourth Time Since Being Freed This Time for Allegedly Shoving Three-Year-Old

US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Allies Seek Pardons From an Emboldened White House

Clemency processes under Trump are influenced by loyalty and political narratives rather than traditional justice criteria.
more#pardons
#january-6-insurrection
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Miami Marlins
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Trump commutes sentence of Miami healthcare exec convicted of Medicare fraud

Trump commuted Lawrence Duran's sentence for Medicare fraud, emphasizing a controversial clemency policy with significant implications.
#menendez-brothers
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Newsom sets hearing date in Menendez brothers' clemency bid

Gov. Newsom announced a parole board hearing for Menendez brothers in June, pivotal for their clemency bid after 30 years in prison.
US news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 months ago

Menendez family to hold news conference after Newsom orders risk assessment of possible release

California Governor Newsom is assessing the Menendez brothers' potential risk to public safety amid clemency review.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

Newsom orders parole board to assess public safety risk of freeing the Menendez brothers

Governor Newsom orders risk assessment for Menendez brothers' potential release, indicating possible clemency.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Newsom sets hearing date in Menendez brothers' clemency bid

Gov. Newsom announced a parole board hearing for Menendez brothers in June, pivotal for their clemency bid after 30 years in prison.
Los Angeles
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago

Lyle and Erik Menendez's upcoming court hearing postponed amid brothers' ongoing bid for freedom

The hearing for Erik and Lyle Menendez has been postponed pending a risk assessment ordered by Gov. Newsom.
US news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 months ago

Menendez family to hold news conference after Newsom orders risk assessment of possible release

California Governor Newsom is assessing the Menendez brothers' potential risk to public safety amid clemency review.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

Newsom orders parole board to assess public safety risk of freeing the Menendez brothers

Governor Newsom orders risk assessment for Menendez brothers' potential release, indicating possible clemency.
more#menendez-brothers
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Gov. Tim Walz feeds rumor mill about Derek Chauvin pardon, despite Trump saying he knows nothing about a reprieve

Governor Walz speculates on the possibility of Trump pardoning Derek Chauvin despite no indication from the Trump administration regarding clemency.
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Convicted fraudster George Santos grows weepy while begging for Trump pardon: 'Not a hardened criminal'

George Santos pleaded for clemency from President Trump, claiming his prison sentence is excessive for a first-time offender.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Proud Boys' Ex-Leader Thanks Trump for Pardon at Mar-a-Lago Encounter

Enrique Tarrio expressed gratitude to President Trump for a pardon that greatly reduced his prison sentence related to the January 6 Capitol attack.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Newsom pardons Cambodian immigrant facing deportation, among other Easter clemency actions

"While in prison, Mr. Bin was never disciplined for misconduct. He engaged in extensive self-help programming, maintained an excellent work history, and received numerous commendations..."
California
fromstupidDOPE
3 months ago

Legalization Without Justice Is Half Baked: Why Clemency Must Be a 4/20 Priority | stupidDOPE

Legalization must include justice; otherwise it’s incomplete.
Clemency is essential for those imprisoned for nonviolent cannabis offenses.
US politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Child killer Thomas Sanders whose sentence was commuted by Biden faces death penalty in Louisiana

Former President Biden commuted the death sentence of convicted child murderer Thomas S. Sanders, who is now facing new charges.
#trump
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

The Pardon-to-Prison Pipeline

Trump's clemency grants have led to repeat offenses among recipients, raising questions about the effectiveness of his decisions.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
NYC parents

Convicted drug dealer freed by Trump headed back to jail after string of alleged violent episodes: prosecutors

US politics
fromtime.com
6 months ago

Trump Announces Pardons for Over 1,500 Supporters Charged in Jan. 6 Capitol Attack

Trump pardoned over 1,500 individuals charged in the January 6 Capitol riot, including serious offenders, upon his return to office.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

The Pardon-to-Prison Pipeline

Trump's clemency grants have led to repeat offenses among recipients, raising questions about the effectiveness of his decisions.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
NYC parents

Convicted drug dealer freed by Trump headed back to jail after string of alleged violent episodes: prosecutors

US politics
fromtime.com
6 months ago

Trump Announces Pardons for Over 1,500 Supporters Charged in Jan. 6 Capitol Attack

Trump pardoned over 1,500 individuals charged in the January 6 Capitol riot, including serious offenders, upon his return to office.
more#trump
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Freed From Prison by Trump and Now Facing the Prospect of Going Back

"Mr. Braun, shirtless, entered the room, pulled her onto her bed and put her into a headlock, she said. Then he pushed her hand over his bare genitals as he groped her breasts."
US politics
#criminal-justice
fromAP News
3 months ago
NYC parents

Drug dealer whose sentence was commuted by Trump is charged with violating his release

fromAP News
3 months ago
NYC parents

Drug dealer whose sentence was commuted by Trump is charged with violating his release

more#criminal-justice
Social justice
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

East Bay author faults Gov. Newsom for commuting murderer's sentence

Rick Jackson's book critiques the clemency decision for a convicted murderer, arguing for better transparency and victim involvement in such processes.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

He Got Clemency From Trump. Now He's Facing Charges of Injuring a Child.

Jonathan Braun continues to face repeated legal issues post-clemency, including assault charges involving a child.
#trump-administration
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

In Seeking Adams Dismissal, Trump's Appointees Use Legal System to Their Advantage

Trump is using his presidency to reward allies and punish enemies, impacting the justice system significantly.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

In Seeking Adams Dismissal, Trump's Appointees Use Legal System to Their Advantage

Trump is using his presidency to reward allies and punish enemies, impacting the justice system significantly.
more#trump-administration
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Trump commutes sentence of Ozy Media co-founder Carlos Watson just hours before he reported to prison for 10-year bid

President Trump commuted Carlos Watson's sentence, allowing him to avoid prison time after financial conspiracy conviction.
NYC startup
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Trump Commutes Prison Sentence of Ozy Media Founder Convicted of Fraud

Carlos Watson's prison sentence for fraud was commuted by President Trump just before he was to begin serving it.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Newsom cites Menendez brothers case in seeking changes to parole process

Governor Newsom proposes new parole board rules to expedite sentence reductions and enhance public safety through improved risk assessments for prisoners.
Social justice
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Alabama governor commutes a death row inmate's sentence to life in prison

Gov. Kay Ivey commuted Robin Myers' death sentence to life in prison due to uncertainties regarding his guilt.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Alabama governor commutes death sentence of man convicted for 1991 murder

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey commuted Robin Myers' death sentence to life in prison due to doubts regarding his guilt and a lack of physical evidence.
#criminal-justice-reform
fromstupidDOPE
5 months ago
Social justice

Alice Johnson Named Trump's "Pardon Czar"-Will Cannabis Offenders Finally Get Justice? | stupidDOPE

US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Trump May Name Alice Johnson to Be Pardon Czar'

Alice Marie Johnson is being considered for the role of 'pardon czar' by Trump's advisers, highlighting contradictions in his criminal justice reform stance.
fromTruthout
6 months ago
Left-wing politics

Biden Should Go Beyond Commutations for Death Row and Commute Life Sentences Too

Social justice
fromstupidDOPE
5 months ago

Alice Johnson Named Trump's "Pardon Czar"-Will Cannabis Offenders Finally Get Justice? | stupidDOPE

Alice Marie Johnson appointed as 'pardon czar' to advise on clemency, focusing on unjust sentences.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Trump May Name Alice Johnson to Be Pardon Czar'

Alice Marie Johnson is being considered for the role of 'pardon czar' by Trump's advisers, highlighting contradictions in his criminal justice reform stance.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Joe Biden commutes sentences of nearly 2,500 non-violent drug offenders

Biden commuted nearly 2,500 sentences for non-violent drug offenses, emphasizing a shift in sentencing standards and reforms in criminal justice.
fromTruthout
6 months ago
Left-wing politics

Biden Should Go Beyond Commutations for Death Row and Commute Life Sentences Too

more#criminal-justice-reform
#leonard-peltier
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

A Long Journey Home: After 50 Years, Back on the Reservation

Leonard Peltier expressed deep gratitude and defiance upon his release after decades of imprisonment, acknowledging the support from Native Americans for his fight for freedom.
Canada news
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Native American Activist Leonard Peltier Released From Prison

Leonard Peltier, after nearly 50 years in prison for killing two F.B.I. agents, has been released to home confinement due to age and health concerns.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

A Long Journey Home: After 50 Years, Back on the Reservation

Leonard Peltier expressed deep gratitude and defiance upon his release after decades of imprisonment, acknowledging the support from Native Americans for his fight for freedom.
Canada news
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Native American Activist Leonard Peltier Released From Prison

Leonard Peltier, after nearly 50 years in prison for killing two F.B.I. agents, has been released to home confinement due to age and health concerns.
more#leonard-peltier
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Trump's allies find signs of respite from scrutiny at the Justice Department

The Justice Department appears to be favoring those loyal to President Trump.
Alarming patterns in DOJ actions raise concerns about politicization.
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