Biden sets presidential pardons, commutations record as he commutes almost 2,500 more sentences
President Biden says he's commuting the sentences of almost 2,500 people convicted of nonviolent drug offenses. That gives him the presidential record for most individual pardons and commutations issued.
Biden sets record for most pardons, commutations after shortening 2,500 sentences
President Biden said the 2,500 sentences for nonviolent drug offenses were "disproportionately long" compared to modern-day sentences.
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Biden issues pre-emptive pardons just before leaving office
Just before leaving office, President Biden issued a series of pre-emptive pardons for a number of his family members as well as for Dr. Anthony Fauci, former Rep. Liz Cheney and Gen. Mark Milley, the former Joint Chiefs chairman.
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Biden issues pre-emptive pardons for members of his family in one of his final acts as president
Just minutes before he left office, Joe Biden announced a set of sweeping pre-emptive pardons for members of his family, including his two brothers and his sister, after some on the right suggested they should face prosecution.
Biden issues preemptive pardons before exiting White House
Without naming Trump or the incoming administration, Biden said in a statement that he believes in the rule of law but warned about the threat of partisan politics and pointed to possible retribution as the main concern behind his decision to grant the preemptive pardons.
Biden issued last-minute pardons before term ended
Now-former President Joe Biden used his final hours in office to issue several pardons, in what is being called an extraordinary use of presidential power. Among those pardoned were Biden's family members and their spouses.
Biden Commutes Nearly 2,500 Sentences, Setting Presidential Clemency Record
Joe Biden has commuted the sentences of almost 2,500 people convicted of nonviolent drug offenses, setting a presidential ...
Biden Commutes Sentences Of Nearly 2,500 People Convicted Of Nonviolent Drug Offenses
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