These 7 Black Men Were Executed For An Alleged Rape. Now, They Have Been Pardoned
Gov. Ralph Northam said pardoning the "Martinsville Seven" was the state's way of acknowledging that the men were executed without due process.
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#FreeHer Campaign Wants Clemency For 100 Women In Biden's First 100 Days
A national council of current and formerly incarcerated women wants the president to grant 100 women clemency by April 30. There's a backlog of 14,000 petitions for commutations or pardons.
Trump Pardons Former NCGOP Chairman Robin Hayes
In one of his last acts of public office, now former President Trump issued a series of pardons, and one of the beneficiaries is disgraced former North Carolina GOP Chairman Robin Hayes.
On His Way Out, Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin Pardons Murderers, Rapists, Hundreds More
In one case that has drawn particular attention, he pardoned a murderer whose family raised big money to pay off Bevin's campaign debt.
Looking To Grant Clemency To More Prisoners, White House Asks Advocates For Names
Prisoner advocates say they have given the White House names of prisoners who may be ideal candidates for clemency. They are now waiting to see how the White House will proceed.
Trump Sees Pardon As Power, Perk — Considers One For Muhammad Ali
For President Trump, the pardon seems to have become the ultimate symbol of presidential power. He says he's considering one for the late boxer, though Ali's attorney says it's not necessary.
Woman Released After Trump Commutes Her Life Sentence For Nonviolent Drug Offense
Alice Marie Johnson was released hours after the president issued the order. She was in prison for more than 20 years for a first-time drug conviction. Kim Kardashian West had pushed for her release.
Trump Pardons Dinesh D'Souza, Who Pleaded Guilty To Campaign Finance Fraud
President Trump said the conservative commentator was "treated very unfairly by our government." He also said he is considering pardons for Martha Stewart and former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
Trump's Moves May Mark A New Era Of The Celebrity Pardon
Trump has issued four pardons in his first 16 months as president — including one this week of boxer Jack Johnson — outpacing his three most recent predecessors.
President Trump Pardons 'Scooter' Libby, Former Cheney Chief Of Staff
Libby was convicted of perjury and obstruction of justice in 2007 in connection with the leaking of a CIA officer's identity.