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The Guardianworld7 hrs ago
Minnesota Pardon Board Erases Decades-Old Conviction of Hmong Immigrant
Federal authorities removed Tou Lue Vang following a state pardon that nullified the conviction used to support his deportation order. The Minnesota Board of Pardons, chaired by Governor Tim Walz, acted unanimously citing family impact.
ndtv.compolitics11 hrs agoUpdated
Trump Administration Deports Tou Lue Vang After Minnesota Pardon
The Trump administration deported Tou Lue Vang on or before July 10, 2026, after Secretary of State Marco Rubio revoked his legal status. Vang had received a pardon from Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on June 10 for a 2005 conviction.
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world2 days ago
King Issues Conditional Pardon to Ruth Ellis, Last Woman Hanged in Britain
The King commuted Ruth Ellis's 1955 death sentence to life imprisonment after a family campaign. Her grandson Stephen Beard described the decision as a removal of a negative mark on family history. A solicitor noted the pardon acknowledged that the punishment did not fit the crim…
Fox Newspolitics6 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.
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theglobeandmail.compolitics3 days agoUpdated
Trump Lifts Turkey Sanctions and Pardons Eleven for Emissions Violations
President Trump announced during a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that the United States will remove sanctions imposed after Ankara bought a Russian missile defense system. The move could ease Turkey's path back toward the F-35 fighter jet program.
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politics6 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.compolitics6 days ago
President Issues Pardons for Emissions and Fraud Convictions
The president signed pardons for six people convicted of Clean Air Act violations and two additional individuals with prior fraud and unspecified convictions. The White House said the actions address regulatory enforcement and post-conviction conduct.
Fox Newspolitics7 days ago
Trump Announces Full Pardons for Six in Diesel Emissions Case
President Donald Trump granted full executive pardons to six people on Friday. The move covers convictions linked to disabling emissions systems on commercial trucks. Fox News reported the announcement via a Truth Social post and Oval Office remarks.
Washington Examinerpolitics6 days agoUpdated
President Trump Pardons 11 People on July 4 for Emissions and Other Offenses
Nine of the pardons covered Clean Air Act convictions tied to vehicle emissions bypass devices. Trump also signed a memo directing the EPA to allow vehicle modifications.
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nbcnews.compolitics7 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.compolitics7 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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politics7 days agoUpdated
New Orleans Grand Jury Indicts Louisiana Attorney General; Governor Pledges Pardon
A New Orleans grand jury indicted Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill on July 2, 2026, on 16 criminal counts for attempting to intimidate eight local officials. The charges stem from letters sent after a state law eliminated the Orleans Parish criminal court clerk position.
Fox Newspolitics8 days agoUpdated
Minnesota Board of Pardons Grants Pardon to Laos National Convicted of Child Sexual Assault
State officials pardoned a Laos national previously convicted of sexually assaulting a child, clearing his record shortly before a scheduled deportation. Federal authorities had detained the individual last year during enforcement operations in Minnesota.
Washington Examinerpolitics12 days ago
Senate Committee Issues Subpoena to Fauci for COVID Origins Testimony
Sen. Rand Paul subpoenaed Anthony Fauci after the former official did not respond to a prior request. The move follows the senator's claim of new document access under the Trump administration. Paul also questioned a preemptive pardon issued by former President Biden.
The Free Presspolitics14 days agoUpdated
Former federal prisoner pardoned by Trump sworn in as Bureau of Prisons deputy director
Josh Smith, 51, who served five years in federal prison before a 2021 pardon, assumed the role in June 2025 and visited facilities during the holidays.
ibtimes.co.ukfinance23 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.
Benzingafinance23 days ago
Bipartisan Senate Resolution Urges Trump Not to Pardon FTX Founder
Senators introduced a resolution Wednesday urging President Trump not to pardon Sam Bankman-Fried. The measure follows a federal appeals court decision upholding his 25-year sentence for fraud convictions tied to FTX.
nypost.compolitics25 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.
Cnbctechnology26 days ago
Convicted Frank Founder Seeks Pardon After JPMorgan Fraud Verdict and Seven-Year Sentence
Charlie Javice, founder of the college financial aid startup Frank, is seeking a presidential pardon after her conviction for defrauding JPMorgan Chase. The bank paid $175 million for the company in 2021.
zerohedge.comfinance27 days ago
Federal Appeals Court Upholds FTX Founder's Fraud Conviction
A three-judge panel rejected arguments that evidentiary rulings and judicial bias tainted the 2023 trial. The decision leaves a pardon request as the remaining option.
abcnews.go.compolitics27 days ago
Hunter Biden Says Pardon Shows Father Chose Him Over Political Legacy
Hunter Biden told Gov. Gavin Newsom’s podcast that the December 2024 pardon will be among the first things written about his father.
abcnews.go.compolitics27 days agoUpdated
President Biden Pardons Hunter Biden
Hunter Biden stated on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s podcast that the December 2024 pardon will be one of the first things written about his father. He said Joe Biden chose him over his political legacy.
propublica.orgpolitics29 days ago
Lawmaker Seeks Ban on Special Perks for Pardoned Drug Traffickers
Rep. Norma Torres introduced an amendment last month that would bar the Federal Bureau of Prisons from providing special accommodations or transportation to pardoned drug traffickers. The proposal follows ProPublica reporting on the release of former Honduran president Juan Orlan…
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Comptroller report finds presidential pardon data exposed to cyber threats during Iran conflict
A comptroller report determined that presidential pardon data remained exposed to cyber threats throughout the period of conflict with Iran. The assessment identified vulnerabilities in data handling and security protocols.
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Washington Examinerpolitics32 days ago
Officers Convicted in 2020 Fatal Police Pursuit Sue U.S. for Malicious Prosecution After Trump Pardons
Two former Metropolitan Police Department officers filed a civil lawsuit Monday seeking damages for malicious prosecution after their convictions were vacated following presidential pardons.
New York Postfinance30 days agoUpdated
Sam Bankman-Fried, Who Served 3 Years for $10B Fraud, Petitions for Presidential Pardon
Sam Bankman-Fried, serving a 25-year federal prison term for fraud tied to the FTX collapse, has formally applied for a pardon from President Trump. The application was filed Monday with the Justice Department’s Office of the Pardon Attorney.
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msnbc.compolitics34 days ago
Trump Pardons Former Rep. Stephen Buyer, Who Was Convicted of Insider Trading on T-Mobile-Sprint Merger
Buyer, convicted in 2023 of securities fraud tied to the T-Mobile-Sprint merger, received a full pardon after 52 lawmakers backed the request.
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msnbc.compolitics33 days agoUpdated
Trump Pardons Former Rep. Stephen Buyer, Convicted of Insider Trading in 2023
The pardon covers Buyer's 2023 insider trading conviction and 22-month prison sentence. Buyer, 67, had been released in 2025 after serving nearly two years.
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news.sky.comworld35 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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crooksandliars.compolitics36 days ago
Trump Pardons Jan. 6 Defendant Elias Irizarry, Who Is Later Appointed to Special Operations Policy Role at Pentagon
@CBSNews reported that Elias Irizarry, who pleaded guilty for entering the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, now serves as a special assistant with top-secret clearance in the Defense Department.
msnbc.compolitics34 days agoSourced
Trump Pardons Former Rep. Stephen Buyer, Convicted of Insider Trading Securities Fraud
The June 4 action restores voting, jury service, federal office, and firearm rights removed by Buyer’s securities-fraud conviction.
Washington Examinerpolitics36 days ago
Biden Pardons Hunter Biden; Trump Compares Him to Democratic Senate Candidates
President Trump told reporters Thursday that Hunter Biden might succeed in a 2028 Democratic primary if candidates with controversies like Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner remain competitive. Trump made the comments during an event on coal energy investments.
The Hillpolitics38 days ago
Trump Appoints Jan. 6 Pardoned Veteran Irizarry to Pentagon Special Operations Policy Role
The Defense Department placed Elias Irizarry, who pleaded guilty to offenses at the Capitol and later received a pardon, in an office handling special operations and irregular warfare. The appointment occurred under the Trump administration.
Washington Examinerpolitics38 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.
lamag.compolitics40 days ago
Applicants for Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund Include Multiple Pardoned Individuals
Individuals previously convicted or investigated in cases tied to the 2020 election and January 6 events have stated they intend to seek payments from the fund. The Justice Department created the program to address alleged government overreach.
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New York Postpolitics42 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.
Nbc Newssports45 days ago
Dominican Judge Finds Wander Franco Criminally Responsible but Grants Judicial Pardon
A Dominican court ruled Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco criminally responsible for sexual and psychological abuse of a minor yet exempted him from punishment. The judge cited extortion by the girl's mother, who received a 10-year sentence. Full sentencing is set for June 1…
asiaone.comworld46 days ago
Cambodia Pardons Opposition Politician Kem Sokha
Cambodia’s former leader Hun Sen announced the pardon of opposition figure Kem Sokha on Monday. The move ends house arrest but leaves political and travel restrictions in place.
time.comworld47 days ago
Justice Department Removes Jan. 6 News Releases From Website
The Department of Justice has removed news releases about Biden-era prosecutions of Jan. 6 defendants, describing the material as partisan propaganda. The action follows President Trump's January 2025 pardons and a new compensation fund for those investigated.
vanguardngr.comsports47 days ago
Senegalese Football Fans Return Home After Moroccan Royal Pardon
Fifteen Senegalese supporters jailed after the Africa Cup of Nations final were freed by royal pardon and flew to Dakar on Sunday. Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye greeted the group at the airport.
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Washington Examinerpolitics52 days ago
Acting Attorney General Says Justice Department Will Not Recommend Pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told senators Tuesday that the Justice Department will not recommend a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell. Blanche also addressed meetings with Epstein victims and defended his record on the issue.
Washington Examinerpolitics53 days ago
D.C. Bar Lawyer Withdraws From Ethics Investigation of U.S. Pardon Attorney
A senior disciplinary official stepped away from an ethics case involving U.S. Pardon Attorney Ed Martin after social media posts resurfaced. The withdrawal follows a Justice Department lawsuit against the D.C. Bar.
pbs.orgpolitics55 days ago
Venezuela Deports Businessman to Face U.S. Criminal Proceedings
Venezuela's government said it deported a Colombian-born businessman to the United States on Saturday to face multiple criminal investigations. The move reverses a 2023 pardon granted by former President Biden as part of a prisoner exchange.
The Guardianpolitics55 days ago
Five Trump-Pardoned January 6 Defendants Face New Criminal Accusations
Ryan Nichols, 35, was arrested on 10 May 2026 in Harleton, Texas, after allegedly brandishing a handgun during an argument in a church parking lot. Nichols had been pardoned by President Trump in January 2025 for his role in the 6 January 2021 US Capitol attack.
nbcnews.comscience55 days ago
UCAR Sues Trump Administration Over Planned Closure of Federally Funded National Center for Atmospheric Research
The Trump administration announced in November it would dismantle the federally funded National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado, citing its contribution to what it calls climate alarmism. The center's parent organization filed suit, arguing the move is retali…
nationalpost.comsports56 days ago
Sports Executive Tim Leiweke Seeks Minority Stakes in European Football Clubs
Tim Leiweke, a longtime sports and entertainment executive, received a U.S. presidential pardon in December 2025. He is now pursuing minority ownership stakes in multiple European football clubs. The moves mark a new phase in Leiweke's business activities following the pardon.
realitytea.compolitics58 days ago
White House Officials Weigh Plan for President Trump to Issue 250 Pardons
White House officials are considering a proposal for President Trump to grant 250 pardons to coincide with the celebration of the nation's 250th birthday. The plan remains under discussion according to people familiar with the matter. No final decision has been made.
politics58 days ago
Jho Low Requests Presidential Pardon From Trump
Jho Low, the alleged mastermind of one of the greatest financial frauds in history, is asking President Trump for a pardon. The request comes as Donald Trump serves as the current sitting U.S. president. @WSJ reported the development.
The Guardianpolitics58 days ago
Jho Low Submits U.S. Presidential Pardon Application in 1MDB Case
Fugitive Malaysian financier Jho Low, also known as Low Taek Jho, has filed a request this year for a U.S. presidential pardon after completion of sentence. The move, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, has drawn opposition from Malaysian officials who want him located for…
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New York Postpolitics59 days ago
Jho Low Files Pardon Request With DOJ on 1MDB Charges
Jho Low, charged in 2018 with masterminding the theft of at least $4.5 billion from Malaysia’s 1MDB sovereign wealth fund, has submitted a pardon application to the U.S. Justice Department this year. The request was filed in recent weeks, according to people familiar with the mat…
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techjuice.pkfinance59 days ago
Trump Pardons Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao After He Served Four Months for BSA Violations
Changpeng Zhao received a full unconditional pardon from President Trump on October 21, 2025, clearing his record after serving four months in prison for a Banking Secrecy Act violation. Zhao, who founded Binance and stepped down as part of a plea deal, said the pardon restores h…
abcnews.go.compolitics60 days ago
Leaked Footage Shows Hunter Biden Questioning Protection Days After 2023 Plea Deal
Footage from a documentary in progress shows Hunter Biden speaking animatedly on a phone nine days after reaching a plea agreement on tax and gun charges. The clip was recorded by Kevin Morris, who provided more than $6.5 million in loans to Biden and followed him with a film cre…
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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.compolitics63 days ago
Trump Pardons Officials Convicted of Public Corruption
President Trump has granted pardons to officials convicted of public corruption. The actions coincide with the dismantling of a federal office responsible for investigating and prosecuting corruption allegations. NPR reported the developments on May 8, 2026.
CoinDeskfinance64 days ago
Changpeng Zhao Suggests Binance.US Expansion Plans at Consensus Miami Conference
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao said a revived Binance.US is one possible path for giving American crypto traders access to better prices. He spoke at Consensus Miami 2026 two years after his resignation as Binance CEO and one year after receiving a pardon from President Donald Tr…
msnbc.compolitics64 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…
mondoweiss.networld75 days ago
Israeli President Herzog Declines to Pardon Netanyahu in Corruption Case
Israeli President Herzog has stated that he will not grant a pardon to Netanyahu in an ongoing corruption case. This decision ensures the trial will proceed. The announcement comes amid references to wartime conditions, but no further details on the context were provided.
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thehindu.compolitics75 days agoUpdated
Israel's Herzog to Consider Netanyahu Pardon Only After Plea Deal Efforts Exhausted
Israel's President Isaac Herzog stated he will consider Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's pardon request only after exhausting plea deal efforts. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed intervention in Iranian cases and expressed surprise at Chinese blockade attempts.
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Justice Department Files Motion to Vacate January 6 Convictions for Select Oath Keepers and Proud Boys Members
The U.S. Justice Department petitioned an appeals court on April 14, 2026, to vacate convictions of unpardoned defendants linked to the January 6, 2021 Capitol breach. The motion covers members of the Oath Keepers and signals similar filings for other related cases.
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Trump Reportedly Plans Mass Pardons for Advisers at End of Second Term
President Donald Trump has reportedly stated intentions to issue mass pardons to advisers at the end of his second term. Reports cite casual conversations where he joked about pardoning those near the Oval Office. The White House described such remarks as jokes while affirming th…
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