President Trump issued full pardons to two police officers of the Metropolitan Police Department, Terence Sutton and Andrew Zabavsky, who were convicted in the 2020 death of Karon Hylton-Brown, a young Black man. Sutton faced more than five years in prison for second-degree murder, while Zabavsky received four years for conspiracy related to the cover-up. This act of clemency has reignited discussions on police conduct and accountability, amidst protests against police brutality. The pardons follow Trump's recent clemency for individuals involved in the Capitol riots, reflecting his controversial approach to criminal justice reforms.
President Trump pardoned two Washington D.C. police officers convicted in the 2020 death of Karon Hylton-Brown, reigniting debates over police accountability.
The pardons have sparked controversy, as they come amid a climate of heightened scrutiny surrounding police conduct and the justice system.
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