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uctoday.compolitics8 hrs ago
President Grants Fewer Than 20 Pardons Ahead of July 4
The president approved fewer than 20 clemency applications on July 3. Officials had discussed a larger group of pardons tied to the country's 250th anniversary.
theconversation.compolitics16 hrs ago
Minnesota Board Grants Clemency to Laotian National Convicted of Child Rape; Federal Authorities Later Remove Him
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz joined the state attorney general and chief justice on June 10 to grant clemency to Tou Lue Vang, a Laotian national convicted of repeatedly raping a child between 2002 and 2004. The decision drew criticism after a Minnesota Star Tribune columnist defe…
winnipegfreepress.compolitics2 days ago
Minnesota Board Grants Clemency to Convicted Child Rapist on June 10
Fox News reported the Minnesota Board of Pardons pardoned Laotian national Tou Lue Vang after his conviction for raping a child. Governor Tim Walz defended the action while Spencer Pratt posted criticism on X. The individual was deported after federal intervention.
decrypt.cofinance5 days ago
U.S. Senate Passes Nonbinding Resolution Opposing Clemency for FTX Founder
The Senate approved a nonbinding resolution on July 15 declaring that Sam Bankman-Fried should receive no presidential pardon or commutation. The measure passed by unanimous consent after introduction in June by Senators Cynthia Lummis and Ruben Gallego.
Washington Examinerpolitics5 days ago
Department of Justice Drops Remaining Jan. 6 Charges Against Dominic Pezzola
U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly dismissed the final counts against Pezzola and three other Proud Boys leaders last Friday. The move followed President Trump's clemency actions for nearly all January 6 defendants.
washingtonpost.compolitics6 days ago
Pardon Attorney Recommended Clemency for All Federal Death Row Inmates
A former Department of Justice pardon attorney recommended clemency for every federal death row inmate. Officials granted clemency in 37 of the 40 cases.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld12 days ago
Trial for man charged with placing pipe bombs at party headquarters set for February
A federal judge set a February 16 trial date for the Virginia man charged with placing pipe bombs outside the Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters the night before the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack. The same judge ruled Monday that presidential clemency for…
Fox Newspolitics16 days ago
Trump pardons nine people convicted of Clean Air Act violations
President Trump granted clemency to nine individuals convicted of tampering with diesel emissions controls. The pardons cover convictions tied to the sale and installation of devices that bypass federal emissions requirements.
politics16 days ago
President issues 11 pardons ahead of Fourth of July
The president granted clemency to two men convicted of fraud and nine others facing Clean Air Act charges for modifying truck emissions controls. The action occurred one day before national Independence Day events.
nbcnews.compolitics17 days ago
President Trump Discusses Possible Pardon for Sean Combs
President Trump has held private discussions about granting clemency to Sean Combs, who is serving a four-year prison sentence for transportation to engage in prostitution. The talks occur as the president considers a larger group of potential pardons ahead of the July 4 holiday.
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nbcnews.compolitics17 days ago
President Trump Signs Pardons Ending Emissions and Clean Air Prosecutions
President Trump is issuing pardons and clemency actions focused on emissions and clean air enforcement. The moves target Biden-era regulatory prosecutions and mark the start of a wider clemency effort.
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joemygod.compolitics18 days ago
Colorado Governor Removes Two Clemency Board Members for Violating Confidentiality Rules
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis dismissed Azra Taslimi and Hannah Seigel Proff from the state clemency board on Wednesday after they opposed his commutation of Tina Peters’s sentence. The board members had disclosed that the panel twice voted unanimously to reject the application.
techcentral.co.zapolitics29 days ago
Justice Department ended probe into commutation of convicted fraudster
Career prosecutors in New York examined whether improper payments helped secure clemency for David Gentile before senior Justice Department officials directed them to stop. The inquiry began months after Gentile’s November commutation and ended after media questions reached the W…
ibtimes.co.ukfinance33 days ago
Two Senators Introduce Resolution Opposing Pardon for FTX Founder
Sens. Cynthia Lummis and Ruben Gallego introduced a resolution urging officials to deny a pardon request from Sam Bankman-Fried. The measure cannot block executive action but signals congressional opposition to clemency.
nypost.compolitics35 days ago
Charlie Javice, Sentenced to 85 Months for Frank Fraud, Seeks Presidential Pardon
The fintech founder convicted of defrauding JPMorgan Chase in its $175 million acquisition of Frank is pursuing clemency from President Trump while appealing her conviction.
thehindu.compolitics37 days ago
Advocates Form Informal Network for Federal Clemency Requests
An investigation examined thousands of records and interviewed more than 80 people about an informal network of advocates involved in federal clemency matters. The reporting outlines how the network operates and who participates.
news.sky.comworld45 days ago
Iran Pardons Over 2,000 Prisoners, Excludes Security Offenses
Iran's judiciary requested and received approval for the release of more than 2,000 prisoners. The clemency covers low-level offenders and economic detainees but leaves protesters, activists, and journalists in custody.
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thenation.compolitics46 days ago
At Least 97 January 6 Defendants Have Been Charged With New Crimes
A nonprofit publication found that at least 97 people charged in the Capitol riot have faced new criminal accusations since the 2021 attack. The findings cover individuals who later received clemency.
Washington Examinerpolitics49 days ago
Rumored 250-Pardon Proposal for Nation’s 250th Birthday Spurs Clemency Applications, Including From Shkreli and Holmes
A reported White House proposal to issue 250 pardons ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary has drawn new clemency applications from Martin Shkreli and Elizabeth Holmes, though the plan remains in early discussion.
New York Postpolitics53 days ago
Minnesota Governor Pardons Man Convicted of 1994 Armed Robbery
The governor called a special session of the state Board of Pardons to review the case before a scheduled June deportation. The Clemency Review Commission voted unanimously to grant the pardon after the man had served his sentence and started a painting business.
newser.compolitics60 days ago
Colorado Democratic Party Censures Governor Polis Over Clemency for Former Clerk
The Colorado Democratic Party condemned Governor Jared Polis for granting clemency to Tina Peters, a former Mesa County clerk. The party said the decision followed pressure from President Donald Trump and set a precedent for election-related cases.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics73 days ago
Congressional Democrats Investigate Trump Pardons and Commutations
Senate and House Democrats have begun an investigation into whether some pardons and commutations issued by President Trump involved pay-to-play dynamics. The probe focuses on what Democrats describe as suspicious circumstances surrounding certain grants of clemency. One of the t…
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msnbc.compolitics75 days ago
Democrats Launch Investigation Into Trump's Pardons and Commutations
Senate and House Democrats sent letters Thursday to more than a dozen recipients of presidential pardons and commutations seeking details on payments to intermediaries and any donations to Trump or affiliated groups. The inquiry examines whether clemency eliminated hundreds of mi…
france24.comworld107 days ago
France Condemns China's Execution of French Citizen Convicted of Drug Trafficking
France has condemned the execution of French citizen Chan Thao Phoumy by China, who was convicted of drug trafficking and held on death row for over 15 years. The execution occurred in Guangzhou, despite French appeals for clemency. The French Foreign Ministry stated that Phoumy'…