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US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Allies Seek Pardons From an Emboldened White House

Clemency processes under Trump are influenced by loyalty and political narratives rather than traditional justice criteria.
US politics
fromwww.cnn.com
1 month ago

Trump issues slew of pardons, including to former New York congressman Michael Grimm

Trump granted clemency to various individuals, notably bypassing traditional processes in favor of political connections.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 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.
US politics
fromtime.com
6 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
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

The Pardon-to-Prison Pipeline

Trump's clemency grants have led to repeat offenses among recipients, raising questions about the effectiveness of his decisions.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Allies Seek Pardons From an Emboldened White House

Clemency processes under Trump are influenced by loyalty and political narratives rather than traditional justice criteria.
US politics
fromwww.cnn.com
1 month ago

Trump issues slew of pardons, including to former New York congressman Michael Grimm

Trump granted clemency to various individuals, notably bypassing traditional processes in favor of political connections.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 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.
US politics
fromtime.com
6 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
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

The Pardon-to-Prison Pipeline

Trump's clemency grants have led to repeat offenses among recipients, raising questions about the effectiveness of his decisions.
more#pardons
#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
5 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 Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

In Seeking Adams Dismissal, Trump's Appointees Use Legal System to Their Advantage

Trump is using his presidency to reward allies and punish enemies, impacting the justice system significantly.
Social justice
fromstupidDOPE
4 months ago

Alice Johnson Named Trump's "Pardon Czar"-Will Cannabis Offenders Finally Get Justice? | stupidDOPE

Alice Marie Johnson appointed as 'pardon czar' to advise on clemency, focusing on unjust sentences.
Black Lives Matter
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Gov. Tim Walz feeds rumor mill about Derek Chauvin pardon, despite Trump saying he knows nothing about a reprieve

Governor Walz speculates on the possibility of Trump pardoning Derek Chauvin despite no indication from the Trump administration regarding clemency.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
5 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 Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

In Seeking Adams Dismissal, Trump's Appointees Use Legal System to Their Advantage

Trump is using his presidency to reward allies and punish enemies, impacting the justice system significantly.
Social justice
fromstupidDOPE
4 months ago

Alice Johnson Named Trump's "Pardon Czar"-Will Cannabis Offenders Finally Get Justice? | stupidDOPE

Alice Marie Johnson appointed as 'pardon czar' to advise on clemency, focusing on unjust sentences.
Black Lives Matter
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Gov. Tim Walz feeds rumor mill about Derek Chauvin pardon, despite Trump saying he knows nothing about a reprieve

Governor Walz speculates on the possibility of Trump pardoning Derek Chauvin despite no indication from the Trump administration regarding clemency.
more#trump-administration
#donald-trump
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Trump May Name Alice Johnson to Be Pardon Czar'

Alice Marie Johnson is being considered for the role of 'pardon czar' by Trump's advisers, highlighting contradictions in his criminal justice reform stance.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Trump pardons drug kingpins even as he escalates U.S. drug war rhetoric

Trump advocates for tougher drug penalties but simultaneously grants clemency to convicted drug dealers, leading to confusion.
Miami Marlins
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Trump commutes sentence of Miami healthcare exec convicted of Medicare fraud

Trump commuted Lawrence Duran's sentence for Medicare fraud, emphasizing a controversial clemency policy with significant implications.
fromAP News
3 months ago
NYC parents

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

US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Trump May Name Alice Johnson to Be Pardon Czar'

Alice Marie Johnson is being considered for the role of 'pardon czar' by Trump's advisers, highlighting contradictions in his criminal justice reform stance.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Trump pardons drug kingpins even as he escalates U.S. drug war rhetoric

Trump advocates for tougher drug penalties but simultaneously grants clemency to convicted drug dealers, leading to confusion.
Miami Marlins
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Trump commutes sentence of Miami healthcare exec convicted of Medicare fraud

Trump commuted Lawrence Duran's sentence for Medicare fraud, emphasizing a controversial clemency policy with significant implications.
fromAP News
3 months ago
NYC parents

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

more#donald-trump
#trump
NYC startup
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months 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
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Proud Boys' Ex-Leader Thanks Trump for Pardon at Mar-a-Lago Encounter

Enrique Tarrio expressed gratitude to President Trump for a pardon that greatly reduced his prison sentence related to the January 6 Capitol attack.
NYC startup
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months 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
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Proud Boys' Ex-Leader Thanks Trump for Pardon at Mar-a-Lago Encounter

Enrique Tarrio expressed gratitude to President Trump for a pardon that greatly reduced his prison sentence related to the January 6 Capitol attack.
more#trump
#menendez-brothers
US news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago

Menendez family to hold news conference after Newsom orders risk assessment of possible release

California Governor Newsom is assessing the Menendez brothers' potential risk to public safety amid clemency review.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 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
4 months 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
4 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.
US news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago

Menendez family to hold news conference after Newsom orders risk assessment of possible release

California Governor Newsom is assessing the Menendez brothers' potential risk to public safety amid clemency review.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 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
4 months 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
4 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
fromstupidDOPE
3 months 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
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 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.
US politics
fromNew York Post
3 months 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.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 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.
US politics
fromNew York Post
3 months 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.
more#death-penalty
#criminal-justice
more#criminal-justice
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Newsom cites Menendez brothers case in seeking changes to parole process

Governor Newsom proposes new parole board rules to expedite sentence reductions and enhance public safety through improved risk assessments for prisoners.
#capital-punishment
Social justice
fromwww.npr.org
4 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.
fromTruthout
6 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.
Social justice
fromwww.npr.org
4 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.
fromTruthout
6 months ago
Left-wing politics

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

more#capital-punishment
#leonard-peltier
Canada news
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

Virginia Governor Criticizes Biden for Commuting Sentences of 2 Men

Governor Glenn Youngkin criticized President Biden for commuting the sentences of two Virginia men involved in a police officer's murder, stating it contradicts federal prosecutor advice.
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