It’s quite striking to learn that more than half of the individuals granted early release from prison by former South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, bypasssing the usual parole board review, have since faced new charges. Specifically, out of the 19 individuals who received this special early release, a significant 12 have been re-charged with new offenses. This statistic alone raises some serious questions about the effectiveness and implications of such executive decisions.
This early release practice, where Governor Noem made decisions without the customary recommendation from the state’s Board of Pardons and Paroles, is a notable departure from standard procedure. In fact, this was a move not seen from a South Dakota governor in about two decades.… Continue reading
ROTC students at Old Dominion University demonstrated extreme bravery by subduing the shooter, Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, preventing further loss of life. Jalloh, who shouted “Allahu Akbar” before the attack, was killed by the students and was not shot by law enforcement. The FBI is investigating the incident as an act of terrorism, noting Jalloh’s prior conviction for attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State.
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Elizabeth Holmes, the former Theranos CEO convicted of defrauding investors, has requested an early release from prison through a petition filed with the Department of Justice. Holmes is currently serving an 11-year sentence, set to end in December 2031, following her 2022 conviction and 2023 prison entry. This request follows a US appeals court upholding her convictions and the $452 million in restitution owed to victims, stemming from the collapse of Theranos, a company once valued at $9 billion. The final decision on the request rests with the president, who has previously granted clemency to other high-profile figures.
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