Pamela Hemphill, a January 6th Capitol rioter, is actively rejecting a potential presidential pardon. She pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge and served two months in jail, acknowledging her guilt and denouncing Trump’s claims of a stolen election. Hemphill believes accepting a pardon would perpetuate Trump’s false narrative and considers his actions irresponsible. With the assistance of Idaho Senator James Risch, she has formally refused clemency.
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Bernard Kerik, New York City’s police commissioner during the September 11th attacks, passed away at age 69. Following his distinguished law enforcement career, Kerik pleaded guilty to tax fraud charges and served prison time before receiving a presidential pardon. His death was confirmed by the NYPD, with reports citing an undisclosed illness. Kerik’s career was marked by both significant contributions to public safety and a later period of legal and ethical challenges.
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Governor Whitmer expressed deep disappointment over President Trump’s consideration of pardoning the individuals convicted of plotting her kidnapping. She condemned political violence regardless of target or origin, highlighting her own condemnation of an attack on President Trump. Whitmer plans to communicate her concerns to the White House, despite recent collaborations with Trump on state matters. These meetings, including one where Trump signed executive orders targeting political opponents, have drawn criticism but Whitmer maintains her focus on bipartisan cooperation for Michigan’s benefit.
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President Trump granted full pardons to Todd and Julie Chrisley, who were convicted in 2022 of bank fraud and tax evasion totaling over $30 million. The pardons, announced via a phone call to their daughter Savannah, come after the Chrisleys maintained their innocence and appealed their convictions. The White House cited an overly harsh sentence and unfair targeting by the justice system as reasons for the pardons. Todd Chrisley’s 12-year sentence and Julie Chrisley’s 7-year sentence will be immediately or shortly ended, pending travel arrangements.
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President Trump announced full pardons for Todd and Julie Chrisley, stars of *Chrisley Knows Best*, who were convicted in 2022 of bank fraud and tax evasion totaling over $30 million. Trump personally informed their daughter Savannah of the decision, adding to his history of granting clemency to high-profile allies. The pardons, which will void their sentences and financial penalties, have sparked debate regarding the use of presidential pardon powers and accusations of preferential treatment. The Chrisleys’ attorney hailed the decision as a correction of an injustice, while critics cited this as an example of white privilege.
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Former Virginia Sheriff Scott Jenkins, a longtime Trump supporter, received a presidential pardon after his conviction on fraud and bribery charges. Jenkins was found guilty of accepting over $75,000 in bribes to grant law enforcement positions without training. Despite a ten-year prison sentence, Trump cited an “overzealous” Justice Department and claimed the judge unfairly prevented Jenkins from presenting evidence. This pardon adds to Trump’s history of pardoning supporters, exercising his constitutional power to grant reprieves and pardons.
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Disgraced former Congressman George Santos has abandoned his pursuit of a presidential pardon from Donald Trump, accepting his seven-year prison sentence for campaign finance crimes. He cited the difficulty of obtaining a pardon as his reason for foregoing the process. Santos, who pleaded guilty to multiple charges including wire fraud and identity theft, previously expressed remorse in court but was unconvincing to the judge. Prosecutors argued for a lengthy sentence due to the severity of his crimes and his lack of remorse, leading to his expulsion from Congress last August.
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Trump’s pardon of a Virginia sheriff convicted of federal bribery charges is a deeply unsettling event, raising serious questions about the rule of law and the integrity of the justice system. The sheriff, who received over $75,000 in cash payments for appointing businessmen as auxiliary deputies, clearly abused his position of power for personal gain. This blatant act of corruption resulted in a ten-year prison sentence, a sentence that now seems meaningless given the presidential pardon.
The pardon itself is particularly galling because it directly contradicts the principles of justice and accountability. The sheriff’s actions were not simply a minor lapse in judgment; they were a calculated scheme to exploit his authority for financial enrichment.… Continue reading
Charles Kushner, father of Jared Kushner, was confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to France by a narrow Senate vote. His 2005 conviction for campaign finance violations, tax evasion, and witness tampering, including a plot involving a sex worker, resulted in a two-year prison sentence and a presidential pardon in 2020. Despite this history, Kushner secured the position with the support of a single Democratic Senator, arguing his past mistakes improved his judgment. His confirmation has been met with mixed reactions, with some questioning his qualifications and predicting potential strained diplomatic relations.
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Recent speculation surrounds the possibility of President Trump pardoning Derek Chauvin for his federal civil rights violation conviction. While Governor Walz considers a pardon unlikely, he acknowledges the possibility given the current presidency. Even with a pardon, Chauvin would still serve his 22.5-year state sentence for murder and manslaughter. Minneapolis officials are preparing for any potential unrest, despite lacking credible intelligence suggesting a pardon or related disruptions.
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