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Imprisoned Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah on list for presidential pardon and release

Egyptian state media reports prominent activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah may be released from prison through a presidential pardon

The Independent UK

R Kelly Overdose: Was It Part of a 'Secret' Murder Plot? Could Trump Grant a Presidential Pardon?

R Kelly's overdose sparks claims of a prison murder plot as his legal team seeks a Trump pardon. Could the disgraced singer be released?

International Business Times UK

Diver convicted of freeing sharks off Florida coast says he was surprised by presidential pardon

A boat captain convicted of theft for freeing 19 sharks from a fisherman’s longline off Florida says he felt like he was living in an alternate universe for the past five years

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10 Famous People Who Have Received Presidential Pardons

The presidential pardon is one of the most potent and controversial powers granted to the President of the United States. Rooted in Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution, this authority allows the president to grant clemency for federal offenses, effectively erasing convictions or commuting sentences. Over the years, this…

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Who Are Todd and Julie Chrisley? The Glamorous Reality Stars Trump Just Declared 'Free and Clean'

Famous couple's legal trouble and political controversy take a new turn with a presidential pardon

International Business Times UK

George Santos Says He Has Given Up On Seeking a Pardon From Trump And Will Go To Prison: 'I've Accepted My Fate'

Disgraced former congressman George Santos says he has given up on seeking a presidential pardon from Trump and has accepted he will spend seven years in prison

Latin Times

Burkina Faso pardons 21 soldiers involved in failed 2015 coup

Twenty-one soldiers, convicted for their role in the failed coup d'état in Burkina Faso in September 2015, have received a presidential pardon.

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Rachel Barkow: Did Trump and Biden Turn Pardons Into a Corrupt Joke?

Presidential pardons have become a tool of favoritism and politics.

Reason

Judge Criticizes Evolving DOJ Position On Capitol Riot Pardon

Federal judge criticizes Justice Department's changing stance on presidential pardons for Capitol riot defendants, emphasizing the need for clarity and con...

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Judge criticizes Justice Department's broad reading of Trump's Capitol riot pardons

A federal judge has criticized the Justice Department’s evolving position that a presidential pardon for a Kentucky man who stormed the U.S. Capitol also covers his conviction for illegally possessing guns at his home

The Independent UK

Prosecutors conclude Army veteran's Capitol riot pardon also covers a separate weapons case

The Justice Department has concluded that a military veteran’s presidential pardon for charges that he stormed the U.S. Capitol also extends to his separate conviction for illegally possessing stolen grenades and classified information

The Independent UK

Frenchman sees death row punishment commuted to 30-year jail term

A Frenchman reprieved after 18 years on death row in Indonesia on drug offences will have to serve 30 years in jail after being repatriated last week, a French court ruled on Wednesday. Serge Atlaoui's lawyer and his family are now expected to submit requests for a reduced sentence and…

Radio France Internationale

Will Trump Pardon Sam Bankman-Fried Of Collapsed FTX? Why It May Not Happen

Seemingly encouraged by the full pardon for Silk Road's Ross Ulbricht, Sam Bankman-Fried's parents are reportedly aiming to get their son freed through a presidential pardon and have supposedly met with some prominent people within the U.S. president's circle.

International Business Times

Donald Trump is firing out presidential pardons and warnings of retribution. What happens next?

Donald Trump has now pardoned or commuted the sentences of around 1,500 January 6 protesters, including those who were convicted of crimes against police officers relating to the riot at the US Capitol.

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Why have Joe Biden’s preemptive pardons caused such a stir? A president’s pardoning power has few limits

On his last day in office, outgoing United States President Joe Biden issued a number of preemptive pardons essentially to protect some leading public figures and members of his own family from possible retaliation by Donald Trump. It was a novel and innovative use of the presidential pardon power.

International Business Times

Musk Seeks Trump Pardon For 'Bitcoin Jesus,' Charged With Fraud

Elon Musk said Tuesday he was exploring a presidential pardon for "Bitcoin Jesus," who was arrested last year on fraud and tax evasion charges, after applauding Donald Trump for exonerating the founder of a dark web drug marketplace.

Reason

Angela McArdle: What Role Did the Libertarian Party Play in Freeing Ross Ulbricht?

The Libertarian Party national chair talks about the role the party played in securing a presidential pardon for Ulbricht on the latest episode of Just Asking Questions.

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Health Secretary Warns Against Preemptive Pardon For Fauci

Xavier Becerra expresses concerns about preemptive presidential pardons and the need to prevent misuse. Debate surrounds Biden's consideration of pardons f...

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Adam Kinzinger tells Stephen Colbert he’s willing to go to prison in order to stand up to Trump

Asked why he would refuse presidential pardon offered by Joe Biden, ex-congressman answers: ‘Because I didn’t do anything wrong’

Latin Times

Ex-Wife of Far-Right Militia Leader Lives in Fear of Trump Pardon for 'Very Dangerous' Ex-Husband: 'It's Just So Unbelievable That This Would Happen'

The ex-wife of imprisoned leader Stewart Rhodes fears a potential presidential pardon could endanger her family.

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House Minority Leader Sidesteps Questions On Biden's Pardon

House Minority Leader Jeffries advocates for compassion and fairness in discussing presidential pardons, highlighting the need for reform in the criminal j...

Evening Standard

What is a presidential pardon and how has Joe Biden used one for his son Hunter?

Joe Biden is not the first president to pardon a relative; however, he may be the first to do so after insisting he wouldn’t

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Hunter Biden's Attorney Seeks Dismissal Of Indictment

Legal battle ensues as Hunter Biden's attorneys seek dismissal of indictment post presidential pardon, with differing views on the charges' validity.

The Guardian - US

What is a presidential pardon and can Biden issue it preemptively?

The US is somewhat unique in letting its chief executive pardon without having to get signoff – here’s what to know

The Conversation

Pardon who? Hunter Biden case renews ethical debate over use and limits of peculiar presidential power

The decision by President Joe Biden to pardon his son, Hunter, despite previously suggesting he would not do so, has reopened debate over the use of the presidential pardon.

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