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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.

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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.

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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’

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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...

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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

Evening Standard

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.

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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 Guardian - US

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.

The Conversation

House Speaker Criticizes Biden's Pardon Of Son, Calls For Reform

House Speaker criticizes President Biden's pardon of son, reigniting debate on ethics of presidential pardon powers.

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Democratic Governor Slams Biden For Pardoning Son: 'He Put His Family Ahead Of The Country'

Colorado Governor Jared Schutz Polis slammed President Joe Biden for giving his son, Hunter Biden, a presidential pardon.

International Business Times

Trump slams Hunter Biden’s presidential pardon as an ‘an abuse and miscarriage of Justice’

In a short post to his social media platform less than an hour after the official announcement, the president mused over pardons for those convicted in the violent insurrection on January 6 2021

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Brothers Wrongfully Convicted Of Murder Seek Presidential Pardon

Brothers Charles and Chris Turner seek presidential pardon after wrongful murder conviction in 1984. Facing challenges despite maintaining innocence.

The Independent UK

First Jan 6 rioter lines up for their Trump pardon with plea to judge

Trump has promised presidential pardons to all January 6 rioters throughout his campaign

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Irish president pardons two men of murder 140 years on from their executions

Sylvester Poff and James Barrett were hanged in Tralee Gaol in Co Kerry in 1883.

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Trump's Potential Pardons Spark Controversy And Concern

Explore the complexities of presidential pardons, self-pardon debates, and concerns over misuse of power.

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Marilyn Mosby Fights To Keep Florida Condo Amid Legal Battles

Marilyn Mosby faces legal battle over Florida condo amid mortgage fraud conviction and seeks presidential pardon.

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Former Baltimore Prosecutor Seeks Presidential Pardon Before Sentencing

Former Baltimore prosecutor Marilyn Mosby seeks presidential pardon for perjury and mortgage fraud convictions amidst claims of political motivation.

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Poland’s rightwing populists are getting a taste of their own medicine – and they hate it

The ‘unbelievable’ saga of two fugitive ex-ministers and a presidential pardon shows the cost of trashing the rule of law, says Polish journalist Wojciech Orliński

The Guardian - UK

Bali bomber Ali Imron seeking presidential pardon in Indonesia

Imron, who has spent 21 years in prison, says he wants to be released to work on deradicalisation projects

The Independent UK

Russian convicted of Kremlin critic’s murder pardoned after fighting in Ukraine

Hundreds of Russian convicts have been released back into civil society after presidential pardons

The Independent UK

A man convicted in the 2006 killing of a Russian journalist wins a pardon after serving in Ukraine

A lawyer for a man convicted in the 2006 killing of Russian investigative journalist Anna Politkovskaya received a presidential pardon after a stint fighting in Ukraine

The Independent UK

One of the Egyptian activists behind the 2011 uprising freed from prison after presidential pardon

One of the Egyptian activists behind the 2011 uprising that toppled longtime autocrat Hosni Mubarak has walked free from prison under a presidential pardon after spending nearly 10 years behind bars

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