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Biden urged to use clemency powers to tackle crisis' of US mass incarceration

More than 60 members of Congress urge Biden to use his clemency powers for family reunification and to address unfair sentencing.

Joe Biden will pardon thousands of veterans convicted of having gay sex - LGBTQ Nation

Biden pardons gay veterans convicted under repealed military law, aiming to right a historic wrong.

National Day of Action: Urge President Biden to Grant Cannabis Clemency Today | stupidDOPE

Advocates push for cannabis clemency and decriminalization on National Day of Action, highlighting urgency and the need for societal justice.

Biden urged to use clemency powers to tackle crisis' of US mass incarceration

More than 60 members of Congress urge Biden to use his clemency powers for family reunification and to address unfair sentencing.

Joe Biden will pardon thousands of veterans convicted of having gay sex - LGBTQ Nation

Biden pardons gay veterans convicted under repealed military law, aiming to right a historic wrong.

National Day of Action: Urge President Biden to Grant Cannabis Clemency Today | stupidDOPE

Advocates push for cannabis clemency and decriminalization on National Day of Action, highlighting urgency and the need for societal justice.
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#menendez-brothers

Menendez Brothers Clemency Decision Is on Hold, Newsom Says

Governor Newsom defers clemency decision for Menendez brothers until new DA completes case review. Incoming DA's stance may influence resentencing efforts.

Menendez brothers to return to court Dec. 11 after nearly 35 years behind bars

Possibility of the Menendez brothers being resentenced opens the door for potential release after decades of imprisonment.

Menendez brothers' freedom bid points to shifting attitudes on sex abuse

New evidence is prompting calls for leniency for the Menendez brothers, reflecting changing attitudes towards male sexual abuse victims since their original conviction.

Menendez brothers to seek clemency from Gov. Newsom

Mark Geragos is seeking clemency for the Menendez brothers hoping for their release by Thanksgiving, amidst new evidence and a pending resentencing.

Gavin Newsom delays clemency decision for Lyle and Erik Menendez

Governor Newsom will defer clemency decisions on the Menendez brothers until the new DA reviews the case.

Gov. Newsom will not make clemency decision for Menendez brothers until new DA reviews case

Gov. Newsom defers clemency decision on Menendez brothers until newly elected DA reviews the case.

Menendez Brothers Clemency Decision Is on Hold, Newsom Says

Governor Newsom defers clemency decision for Menendez brothers until new DA completes case review. Incoming DA's stance may influence resentencing efforts.

Menendez brothers to return to court Dec. 11 after nearly 35 years behind bars

Possibility of the Menendez brothers being resentenced opens the door for potential release after decades of imprisonment.

Menendez brothers' freedom bid points to shifting attitudes on sex abuse

New evidence is prompting calls for leniency for the Menendez brothers, reflecting changing attitudes towards male sexual abuse victims since their original conviction.

Menendez brothers to seek clemency from Gov. Newsom

Mark Geragos is seeking clemency for the Menendez brothers hoping for their release by Thanksgiving, amidst new evidence and a pending resentencing.

Gavin Newsom delays clemency decision for Lyle and Erik Menendez

Governor Newsom will defer clemency decisions on the Menendez brothers until the new DA reviews the case.

Gov. Newsom will not make clemency decision for Menendez brothers until new DA reviews case

Gov. Newsom defers clemency decision on Menendez brothers until newly elected DA reviews the case.
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#trump

The List of People Trump Pardoned in Office Is Strangely Revealing

Trump's clemency decisions favored wealthy, well-connected individuals over justice, highlighting a patronage philosophy that could impact his 2024 campaign.

Proud Boy' lawyer asks Trump to deliver on promises of pardons for Jan. 6 Capitol rioters

Trump's promise to pardon January 6 rioters highlights ongoing divisions and calls for political reconciliation.

So, Which Celebrities Will Donald Trump Pardon This Time?

Trump's presidential pardon power allows him to grant clemency to federal offenders, which could include himself and celebrity defendants.

Another Trump Clemency Recipient Faces Domestic Violence-Related Charges

A Florida man, granted clemency by Trump, was arrested on domestic violence charges after previously pleading guilty to related crimes.

The List of People Trump Pardoned in Office Is Strangely Revealing

Trump's clemency decisions favored wealthy, well-connected individuals over justice, highlighting a patronage philosophy that could impact his 2024 campaign.

Proud Boy' lawyer asks Trump to deliver on promises of pardons for Jan. 6 Capitol rioters

Trump's promise to pardon January 6 rioters highlights ongoing divisions and calls for political reconciliation.

So, Which Celebrities Will Donald Trump Pardon This Time?

Trump's presidential pardon power allows him to grant clemency to federal offenders, which could include himself and celebrity defendants.

Another Trump Clemency Recipient Faces Domestic Violence-Related Charges

A Florida man, granted clemency by Trump, was arrested on domestic violence charges after previously pleading guilty to related crimes.
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#donald-trump

Another Trump Clemency Recipient Is Accused of Domestic Violence

Trump's clemency decisions face scrutiny as Jaime Davidson, a beneficiary, is convicted of domestic violence after being freed from a life sentence.

Calls mount for Biden to spare federal death row inmates before Trump retakes office

Biden is urged to use clemency powers to save 40 federal death row inmates before Trump's potential return to power.

Expecting Clemency From Trump, Jan 6. Defendant Requests Sentencing Delay

Christopher Carnell delays his sentencing, anticipating Trump to grant clemency to Jan. 6 defendants.

Trump Clemency Recipient Accused of Assaulting Wife and Father-in-Law

Doubts arise over the vetting process of clemency candidates following the pardon of Jonathan Braun, who recently faced new assault charges.

Medicare Fraudster Whose Sentence Was Commuted by Trump Arrested on Domestic Violence-Related Charges

Philip Esformes, a clemency recipient from Trump, faces new felony charges for domestic violence after serving time for massive Medicare fraud.

Another Trump Clemency Recipient Is Accused of Domestic Violence

Trump's clemency decisions face scrutiny as Jaime Davidson, a beneficiary, is convicted of domestic violence after being freed from a life sentence.

Calls mount for Biden to spare federal death row inmates before Trump retakes office

Biden is urged to use clemency powers to save 40 federal death row inmates before Trump's potential return to power.

Expecting Clemency From Trump, Jan 6. Defendant Requests Sentencing Delay

Christopher Carnell delays his sentencing, anticipating Trump to grant clemency to Jan. 6 defendants.

Trump Clemency Recipient Accused of Assaulting Wife and Father-in-Law

Doubts arise over the vetting process of clemency candidates following the pardon of Jonathan Braun, who recently faced new assault charges.

Medicare Fraudster Whose Sentence Was Commuted by Trump Arrested on Domestic Violence-Related Charges

Philip Esformes, a clemency recipient from Trump, faces new felony charges for domestic violence after serving time for massive Medicare fraud.
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#pardons

'Righting a historic wrong,' Biden will pardon U.S. veterans convicted of having gay sex

President Joe Biden pardoned former service members convicted under a military ban on consensual gay sex, aiming to right a historical wrong and restore lost benefits.

Newsom pardons five California veterans

Governor Newsom pardoned five veterans on Veterans Day, recognizing their accountability and growth after convictions.

'Righting a historic wrong,' Biden will pardon U.S. veterans convicted of having gay sex

President Joe Biden pardoned former service members convicted under a military ban on consensual gay sex, aiming to right a historical wrong and restore lost benefits.

Newsom pardons five California veterans

Governor Newsom pardoned five veterans on Veterans Day, recognizing their accountability and growth after convictions.
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#death-penalty

Defense Lawyers in Missouri Scrambling to Halt Death Sentence

Marcellus Williams's case exemplifies legal complexities in death penalty appeals, spotlighting wrongful convictions and calls for clemency amid new court hearings.

'Governor, don't kill me for the heck of it': Oklahoma prisoner asks for clemency

Emmanuel Littlejohn expresses deep fear and regret as he faces execution for a crime he maintains he did not commit.

Oklahoma executes man despite parole board recommending life be spared

Littlejohn's execution underscores ongoing debates around the death penalty and its implementation in the United States.

Don't take his life': South Carolina man faces execution after state justice called his sentence invalid

Richard Moore's execution raises concerns over racial bias and the appropriateness of his death sentence given he was unarmed during the incident.

US: Black man convicted by all-white jury executed DW 11/02/2024

Richard Moore was executed in South Carolina despite claims of self-defense in a case marked by claims of racial discrimination and unfair jury practices.

South Carolina executes Richard Moore despite objections from judge and jurors

The execution of Richard Moore raises serious concerns regarding racial bias and the integrity of the judicial system.
Support for Moore came from unexpected sources, yet failed to prevent his execution.

Defense Lawyers in Missouri Scrambling to Halt Death Sentence

Marcellus Williams's case exemplifies legal complexities in death penalty appeals, spotlighting wrongful convictions and calls for clemency amid new court hearings.

'Governor, don't kill me for the heck of it': Oklahoma prisoner asks for clemency

Emmanuel Littlejohn expresses deep fear and regret as he faces execution for a crime he maintains he did not commit.

Oklahoma executes man despite parole board recommending life be spared

Littlejohn's execution underscores ongoing debates around the death penalty and its implementation in the United States.

Don't take his life': South Carolina man faces execution after state justice called his sentence invalid

Richard Moore's execution raises concerns over racial bias and the appropriateness of his death sentence given he was unarmed during the incident.

US: Black man convicted by all-white jury executed DW 11/02/2024

Richard Moore was executed in South Carolina despite claims of self-defense in a case marked by claims of racial discrimination and unfair jury practices.

South Carolina executes Richard Moore despite objections from judge and jurors

The execution of Richard Moore raises serious concerns regarding racial bias and the integrity of the judicial system.
Support for Moore came from unexpected sources, yet failed to prevent his execution.
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#medicare-fraud

After Trump commutation, Esformes arrested on domestic violence-related charges in Miami Beach

Philip Esformes, a healthcare executive previously convicted of Medicare fraud, has been arrested on new domestic violence charges.

Healthcare exec Philip Esformes pleads guilty to Medicare fraud, but spared prison time

Philip Esformes had his 20-year sentence for Medicare fraud scheme commuted by President Trump.
Esformes agreed to financial penalties after pleading guilty to healthcare fraud.

After Trump commutation, Esformes arrested on domestic violence-related charges in Miami Beach

Philip Esformes, a healthcare executive previously convicted of Medicare fraud, has been arrested on new domestic violence charges.

Healthcare exec Philip Esformes pleads guilty to Medicare fraud, but spared prison time

Philip Esformes had his 20-year sentence for Medicare fraud scheme commuted by President Trump.
Esformes agreed to financial penalties after pleading guilty to healthcare fraud.
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In Texas, Execution Looms Despite Questions in Shaken Baby Case

The execution of Robert Roberson, an autistic man, is under scrutiny due to questionable shaken baby syndrome diagnosis and new evidence suggesting his innocence.

Fraud trial begins for California businesswoman who got clemency from Donald Trump

The trial centers on Adriana Camberos, accused of running a fraud scheme post-release from prison, involving product diversion and legal ambiguities.

Trump Gave Them a Second Chance. They Could Not Stay Out of Trouble.

Adriana Camberos leveraged family ties and legal connections to seek clemency from President Trump while emphasizing her innocence in a counterfeit scheme.
#capital-punishment

Tex. inmate executed after expert recanted testimony on 'future dangerousness'

The execution of Ramiro Gonzales in Texas despite his supporters' highlighting of his transformation behind bars.

Oklahoma Prepares For an Execution After Parole Board Recommended Sparing Man's Life

Oklahoma's decision on Emmanuel Littlejohn's execution highlights ongoing debates on capital punishment and clemency in the state.

Tex. inmate executed after expert recanted testimony on 'future dangerousness'

The execution of Ramiro Gonzales in Texas despite his supporters' highlighting of his transformation behind bars.

Oklahoma Prepares For an Execution After Parole Board Recommended Sparing Man's Life

Oklahoma's decision on Emmanuel Littlejohn's execution highlights ongoing debates on capital punishment and clemency in the state.
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#criminal-justice-reform

Opinion | Giving Prisoners a Second Chance

Second Look legislation enables inmates to prove their rehabilitation, emphasizing the potential for redemption in the criminal justice system.

Kim Kardashian Visits The White House To Advocate For Criminal Justice Reform

Kim Kardashian continues advocacy for criminal justice reform despite break from legal studies.

Opinion | Giving Prisoners a Second Chance

Second Look legislation enables inmates to prove their rehabilitation, emphasizing the potential for redemption in the criminal justice system.

Kim Kardashian Visits The White House To Advocate For Criminal Justice Reform

Kim Kardashian continues advocacy for criminal justice reform despite break from legal studies.
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"To Be Free Is to Free Others": Formerly Incarcerated Women Urge Decarceration

The fight for justice continues against 'tough on crime' laws from the 80s and 90s, focusing on freeing incarcerated women through clemency efforts.
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