Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, sentenced to 45 years in prison for flooding the U.S. with over 400 tons of cocaine, received a pardon. The Justice Department described Hernández as the center of a massive drug-trafficking conspiracy that involved enabling violence, corruption, and murder. Evidence presented during the trial revealed Hernández accepted bribes, including $1 million from “El Chapo,” and allegedly made statements indicating his intent to flood the U.S. with drugs. He also allegedly used drug money to manipulate election results.
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Former President Donald Trump pardoned Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife in a federal bribery and conspiracy case, citing a “weaponized” justice system. Trump claimed Cuellar was targeted for criticizing President Biden’s immigration policies, despite Cuellar and his wife being charged with accepting bribes in exchange for advancing the interests of an energy company and a Mexican bank. While the couple’s trial was scheduled for April, the pardon, which does not erase a criminal record, was announced via social media. Cuellar, who still faces an Ethics Committee investigation, thanked Trump and stated he could move forward, while the Justice Department has not issued a comment.
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Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández has been granted a full pardon by President Donald Trump, erasing his drug-trafficking conviction and 45-year prison sentence. The pardon has drawn criticism from both Republican and Democratic lawmakers who question the message it sends regarding the administration’s stance on drug trafficking and regional stability. Despite the criticism, the White House has defended the pardon, attributing the prosecution to political motivations. Hernández’s release has been confirmed, and his attorney expressed gratitude to President Trump for the action.
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Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, sentenced to 45 years for drug trafficking, was released from prison on Monday following a pardon from former U.S. President Donald Trump, as confirmed by U.S. officials. Hernández’s wife, Ana García, expressed gratitude on social media, with Trump stating he was asked by Honduras and believed Hernández was set up. Hernández was convicted for facilitating the movement of hundreds of tons of cocaine through Honduras to the U.S. Attorney General Johel Zelaya stated that his office was obligated to seek justice.
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Breaking news reveals a stunning turn of events regarding former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, who was serving a lengthy sentence for cocaine trafficking. Despite his conviction and the prospect of decades in prison, Hernández is now slated for release. This dramatic shift follows an intervention by former President Trump, who, interrupting his holiday, declared he would issue a full pardon for Hernández. This decision comes just before Honduras’s elections and follows Trump’s endorsement of the presidential candidate from Hernández’s party.
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Joaquin Guzman Lopez, son of the notorious drug kingpin “El Chapo,” pleaded guilty to U.S. drug trafficking charges, following his brother’s plea deal. As part of his guilty plea, Guzman Lopez acknowledged overseeing the transport of vast quantities of drugs, including fentanyl, into the U.S. He faces at least a 10-year prison sentence. His plea deal included details of a surprising arrest with another Sinaloa leader on U.S. soil.
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Responding to a reporter’s question about pardoning a drug trafficker, the subject feigned ignorance and struggled to offer a clear justification. The subject then stated that the request came from Honduras, suggesting it was a political maneuver orchestrated by individuals associated with the current administration. The subject’s response continued with a rambling explanation, implying that the subject had been influenced by external pressures.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has requested a pardon from the country’s president regarding his ongoing corruption trial, aiming to unify the divided nation. Netanyahu, facing charges of fraud, breach of trust, and accepting bribes, argues this move will help in a time of regional change. The request, which has garnered criticism from opponents, has sparked controversy and been met with mixed reactions, with some supporting Netanyahu’s plea, while others believe it undermines democratic institutions. While a pardon is possible, legal experts claim it is rare before a conviction and could threaten the rule of law.
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The Ex-President Whom Trump Plans to Pardon Flooded America With Cocaine – sounds like a headline ripped from a particularly dark novel, doesn’t it? The core idea here is jarring – the hypocrisy of someone supposedly fighting drug trafficking while simultaneously considering a pardon for someone deeply involved in it. It’s a stark contrast, one that throws into sharp relief the potential motivations behind such an action. The fact that the claimed premise for actions like tariffs and extrajudicial strikes on fishing boats is to stop drug trafficking, while this pardon is being considered, suggests a deeper, more self-serving agenda at play.… Continue reading
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