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US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trump Pardons Former Business Partner of Hunter Biden Who Testified About the Bidens

Trump signs a pardon for Devon Archer, citing unfair treatment in his fraud case.
NYC startup
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month 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.
US politics
fromtime.com
3 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
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trump Pardons Former Business Partner of Hunter Biden Who Testified About the Bidens

Trump signs a pardon for Devon Archer, citing unfair treatment in his fraud case.
NYC startup
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month 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.
US politics
fromtime.com
3 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
Social justice
fromstupidDOPE
2 weeks 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.
#death-penalty
Left-wing politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Biden commutes sentences of 37 federal death row prisoners

Biden commuting 37 federal death row sentences to life without parole represents a major shift against capital punishment.
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 weeks 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.
fromSCSJ
4 months ago
Social justice

Gov. Cooper Grants Historic Death Row Commutations

Gov. Roy Cooper commuted 15 death sentences to life without parole, indicating a significant shift away from the death penalty in North Carolina.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Biden commutes sentences of 37 federal death row prisoners

Biden commuting 37 federal death row sentences to life without parole represents a major shift against capital punishment.
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 weeks 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.
fromSCSJ
4 months ago
Social justice

Gov. Cooper Grants Historic Death Row Commutations

Gov. Roy Cooper commuted 15 death sentences to life without parole, indicating a significant shift away from the death penalty in North Carolina.
more#death-penalty
#criminal-justice
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Republican Governor Commutes Sentence of Ex-Cop Imprisoned for Killing Black Man

Governor Mike Parson granted clemency to a former detective convicted of manslaughter in a controversial shooting, raising significant public and political concerns.
fromWashington Post
2 months ago
US news

Native American activist leaves prison after Biden commutation

Leonard Peltier, convicted for killing two FBI agents, has been released to serve his life sentences under home confinement after receiving clemency.
fromstupidDOPE
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

A Call for Action: President Biden's Final Opportunity to Free Cannabis Prisoners | stupidDOPE

President Biden must act swiftly to release federal cannabis prisoners through clemency before his term concludes.
fromAP News
1 month ago
NYC parents

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

Jonathan Braun, a former drug dealer whose sentence was commuted by Trump, is back in custody for violent criminal charges including child assault.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Social justice

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.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Republican Governor Commutes Sentence of Ex-Cop Imprisoned for Killing Black Man

Governor Mike Parson granted clemency to a former detective convicted of manslaughter in a controversial shooting, raising significant public and political concerns.
fromWashington Post
2 months ago
US news

Native American activist leaves prison after Biden commutation

Leonard Peltier, convicted for killing two FBI agents, has been released to serve his life sentences under home confinement after receiving clemency.
fromstupidDOPE
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

A Call for Action: President Biden's Final Opportunity to Free Cannabis Prisoners | stupidDOPE

President Biden must act swiftly to release federal cannabis prisoners through clemency before his term concludes.
fromAP News
1 month ago
NYC parents

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

Jonathan Braun, a former drug dealer whose sentence was commuted by Trump, is back in custody for violent criminal charges including child assault.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Social justice

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.
more#criminal-justice
#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 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.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Trump defends pardons for rioters and suggests Proud Boys could have place in politics

Trump defended pardons for those who assaulted police during Capitol rioting, indicating potential acceptance of extremist groups in politics.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Trump's Acts of Retribution Aim at the Future as Well as the Past

President Trump intended to follow through on revenge against perceived enemies, signaling deep consequences for disloyalty.
Miscellaneous
fromWIRED
3 months ago

Trump Frees Silk Road Creator Ross Ulbricht After 11 Years in Prison

Ulbricht's potential release raises concerns about perceptions of his actions and the implications for justice reform.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 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.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Trump defends pardons for rioters and suggests Proud Boys could have place in politics

Trump defended pardons for those who assaulted police during Capitol rioting, indicating potential acceptance of extremist groups in politics.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Trump's Acts of Retribution Aim at the Future as Well as the Past

President Trump intended to follow through on revenge against perceived enemies, signaling deep consequences for disloyalty.
Miscellaneous
fromWIRED
3 months ago

Trump Frees Silk Road Creator Ross Ulbricht After 11 Years in Prison

Ulbricht's potential release raises concerns about perceptions of his actions and the implications for justice reform.
more#trump-administration
#menendez-brothers
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 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
1 month 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
2 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.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 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
1 month 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
2 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.
more#menendez-brothers
Social justice
fromwww.npr.org
2 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.
#leonard-peltier
Canada news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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.
more#leonard-peltier
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Oath Keepers Leader's Travel Restrictions Lifted With New U.S. Attorney's Help

Stewart Rhodes, Oath Keepers leader, can now freely enter Washington after a judge rescinded his travel restrictions following Trump's clemency.
#civil-rights
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

Biden pardons Virginia House Speaker Don Scott, Black nationalist Marcus Garvey

President Biden granted clemency to notable figures, emphasizing redemption, renewal, and commitment to second chances on his last full day in office.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US news

Biden Pardons Five More People, Including Civil Rights Leader Marcus Garvey

Biden pardoned five activists, including Marcus Garvey posthumously, emphasizing remorse and community contributions in his clemency decisions.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

Biden pardons Virginia House Speaker Don Scott, Black nationalist Marcus Garvey

President Biden granted clemency to notable figures, emphasizing redemption, renewal, and commitment to second chances on his last full day in office.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US news

Biden Pardons Five More People, Including Civil Rights Leader Marcus Garvey

Biden pardoned five activists, including Marcus Garvey posthumously, emphasizing remorse and community contributions in his clemency decisions.
more#civil-rights
#criminal-justice-reform
Left-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Biden grants clemency to 2,500 people convicted of nonviolent drug crimes

Biden commuted sentences for nearly 2,500 nonviolent drug offenders, highlighting efforts to correct historic sentencing disparities.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

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

Biden's presidency has seen record clemencies aimed at correcting injustices related to nonviolent crimes and capital punishment.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
New York City

Virginia Governor Criticizes Biden for Commuting Sentences of 2 Men

Governor Youngkin criticized President Biden for commuting life sentences of two men involved in a police officer's death, disregarding advice from federal prosecutors.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Biden grants clemency to 2,500 people convicted of nonviolent drug crimes

Biden commuted sentences for nearly 2,500 nonviolent drug offenders, highlighting efforts to correct historic sentencing disparities.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

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

Biden's presidency has seen record clemencies aimed at correcting injustices related to nonviolent crimes and capital punishment.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
New York City

Virginia Governor Criticizes Biden for Commuting Sentences of 2 Men

Governor Youngkin criticized President Biden for commuting life sentences of two men involved in a police officer's death, disregarding advice from federal prosecutors.
more#criminal-justice-reform
Left-wing politics
fromAxios
3 months ago

Biden pressed to pardon influential Black leader Marcus Garvey posthumously

Biden's clemency actions raise discussions of pardons for historical injustices, including Marcus Garvey's conviction for mail fraud.
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