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๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The Price of Forgiveness: the 'Flourishing Industry' of Pardons Sets Records in Trumpโ€™s Washington

The article discusses the surge in pardons during Donald Trump's administration, highlighting those who benefitted from his clemency decisions.

Mar 22 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Trump continues to push for release of Tina Peters as Colorado governor weighs clemency

Former President Donald Trump is advocating for the release of election worker Tina Peters, who is serving a nine-year sentence for her involvement in a 2021 security breach related to the 2020 presidential election.

Mar 19 โ€ข 06:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Crime & Justice

Fox News True Crime Newsletter: Nancy Guthrie glitch, death row inmate's message, Alex Murdaugh witness

The Fox News True Crime Newsletter covers various criminal cases, including the ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie, a death row inmate's clemency, and updates on the Alex Murdaugh trial.

Mar 13 โ€ข 19:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Crime & Justice

Death row inmate granted clemency shares emotional message on day he was set to die

Charles Burton, sentenced to death for a 1991 robbery, is granted clemency days before his execution, expressing gratitude for his second chance at life.

Mar 12 โ€ข 23:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

He was sentenced to death in Alabama for a crime he did not commit, but two days before the execution his sentence was commuted

Charles Burton, sentenced to death for a robbery-related murder he didn't commit, had his execution halted by Alabama Governor Kay Ivey two days before it was scheduled to occur.

Mar 11 โ€ข 18:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Alabama governor spares death row inmate set for nitrogen gas execution

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey commuted the death sentence of Charles 'Sonny' Burton to life in prison, highlighting concerns about fairness in the application of the death penalty.

Mar 10 โ€ข 19:54 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Botswana: Boko Refutes Death Penalty Opposition Allegations

Botswana's President Duma Boko has denied allegations of opposing the death penalty, emphasizing his commitment to upholding the law and the recommendations of the Clemency Committee.

Mar 9 โ€ข 05:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Acquitted by clemency: family seeks conviction of husband for the murder of a teacher in RS for 15 years

Fifteen years after the death of teacher Cleusa Borges do Amaral, her family continues to seek justice amid unresolved legal challenges in Brazil.

Mar 7 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Israel: Herzog's new 'no' to Trump for granting clemency to Netanyahu

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has declined a clemency request for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, affirming that legal processes are ongoing amid tensions with Iran.

Mar 5 โ€ข 18:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Colorado governor lays out conditions for granting clemency to pro-Trump clerk under pressure from president

Colorado Governor Jared Polis hinted that he might grant clemency to pro-Trump election worker Tina Peters, who received a lengthy jail sentence under controversial circumstances.

Mar 5 โ€ข 11:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
Crime & Justice

Colorado governor likely to grant clemency to election denier Tina Peters, lawyer says

Tina Peters, an election denier serving a nine-year prison sentence, may receive clemency from Colorado Governor Jared Polis according to her lawyer.

Mar 4 โ€ข 22:41 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Zimbabwe: Thousands Walk Free As Govt Grants Amnesty to Rehabilitated Prisoners

Thousands of prisoners in Zimbabwe are being released under a new presidential clemency aimed at promoting rehabilitation and reducing overcrowding in prisons.

Mar 3 โ€ข 05:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

In Lithuania, 95 convicts sentenced to life imprisonment may escape to freedom

In Lithuania, 95 convicts serving life sentences could potentially apply for a fixed-term release after serving 20 years in prison.

Mar 1 โ€ข 07:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'Put a lid on this matter': Luis Donaldo Colosio Riojas asks AMLO for clemency for Mario Aburto

Luis Donaldo Colosio Riojas seeks presidential pardon for Mario Aburto, the convicted assassin of his father, advocating for healing and reconciliation in Mexico.

Feb 27 โ€ข 18:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Acquittal by Clemency: Understand the Jury's Decision to Acquit Fake Doctor for Practicing Without a Degree

A jury in Sorocaba, Brazil, acquitted a fake doctor of charges related to practicing medicine without a degree and document forgery based on clemency, despite his confession.

Feb 27 โ€ข 18:01 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Somalia: Somaliland President Grants Amnesty to 713 Prisoners

The President of Somaliland has granted amnesty to 713 prisoners convicted of minor offenses as part of a clemency measure.

Feb 27 โ€ข 05:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Who does Karol Nawrocki want to pardon? "Public figures"

Karol Nawrocki has recently pardoned three individuals, raising questions about his criteria for granting presidential clemency in Poland.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Will Nawrocki Again Seek the Right of Mercy? An Important Signal Has Been Sent

The Polish President has granted clemency to three individuals, raising public speculation about one case involving a woman convicted of making threats against a charity leader.

Feb 25 โ€ข 06:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

In Venezuela, over 1500 have requested clemency under new law

Over 1,500 individuals in Venezuela have requested clemency following the approval of a new amnesty law aimed at freeing political prisoners.

Feb 21 โ€ข 19:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
Sports

Juve requests clemency for Kalulu but the Figc says no: suspension confirmed

Juventus' appeal against the suspension of defender Pierre Kalulu has been denied by the FIGC, confirming his one-match ban due to a red card received in a match against Inter.

Feb 20 โ€ข 15:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Venezuela enacts political amnesty law

Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez has enacted a law to grant clemency to those jailed for political unrest, responding to international pressures and legal challenges faced by the government.

Feb 20 โ€ข 11:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Repeat offender labeled 'danger to the community' walks free after Biden autopen clemency

A repeat offender, previously deemed a danger to the community, has been released following a clemency order signed by President Biden with an autopen.

Feb 20 โ€ข 00:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Death penalty, life imprisonment or clemency? Verdict expected for ex-President Yoon in South Korea in the martial law trial

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces a verdict in his trial regarding martial law declared in December 2024, with penalties ranging from death to lifelong imprisonment.

Feb 19 โ€ข 06:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
Crime & Justice

Maxwellโ€™s clemency pitch: can Epstein accomplice talk her way out of prison?

Ghislaine Maxwell seeks clemency in exchange for her testimony regarding her role with Jeffrey Epstein and others.

Feb 15 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Jacarezinho asks for 'clemency' against likely relegation after problems: 'Parading in ease is easy', says Xande de Pilares

The Unidos do Jacarezinho samba school expressed its plea for clemency to avoid relegation following significant challenges during their parade.

Feb 14 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Trump pardons 5 former NFL stars for wide-ranging crimes

President Trump has pardoned five former NFL players, including Joe Klecko and Nate Newton, for a variety of crimes, with the announcement made by White House officials.

Feb 13 โ€ข 11:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Khamenei granted clemency to more than 2000 prisoners, excluded detained demonstrators

Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei has granted clemency to over 2000 prisoners, notably excluding those detained during recent protests.

Feb 10 โ€ข 19:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Ghislaine Maxwell will speak in exchange for clemency in Epstein case: lawyer

Ghislaine Maxwell has indicated a willingness to testify that Donald Trump and Bill Clinton did not act wrongfully in their connections to Jeffrey Epstein if her prison sentence is commuted.

Feb 10 โ€ข 15:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Epstein accomplice proposes deal on Trump and Clinton

Ghislaine Maxwell is seeking clemency in exchange for information that she claims would exonerate Donald Trump and Bill Clinton regarding allegations surrounding Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 10 โ€ข 14:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Iran: Ayatollah Khamenei announces sentence reductions for 2000 prisoners, protesters not included

Ayatollah Khamenei has granted clemency to over 2000 prisoners in Iran, excluding those involved in recent protests against the government.

Feb 10 โ€ข 13:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Should the President Have the Right to Pardon Convicts? We Know the Opinion of the Poles

A recent discussion reveals Polish citizens' opinions on the presidential power of clemency as outlined in the Polish Constitution.

Feb 10 โ€ข 07:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
Life & Tech

Epstein's Accomplice Maxwell Seeks Clemency Before Testifying in US Congress

Ghislaine Maxwell, convicted of sex crimes against minors, is seeking clemency before she is set to testify before a US Congressional committee.

Feb 10 โ€ข 06:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Should Nawrocki have special powers? Most Poles have no doubts

A recent survey reveals that a majority of Poles support the presidential power of clemency, following President Karol Nawrocki's first use of this power during his term.

Feb 10 โ€ข 05:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Ghislaine Maxwell 'fed' Jeffrey Epstein's abuse. Her future remains unclear

Ghislaine Maxwell, deemed complicit in Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse of young girls, seeks clemency as her legal situation remains uncertain.

Feb 10 โ€ข 02:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Ghislaine Maxwell will only talk if Trump grants clemency, lawyer says

Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer stated she would only speak out if President Trump grants her clemency, following her refusal to answer questions from Congress.

Feb 9 โ€ข 19:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Epstein's accomplice Maxwell refuses to testify unless Trump grants her clemency

Ghislaine Maxwell, serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking, declined to answer questions from Congress, stating she would only speak if President Trump grants her clemency.

Feb 9 โ€ข 19:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Benue @50: Alia honors Gen Murtala, pardons 14 inmates

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia commemorated the state's 50th anniversary by granting clemency to 14 inmates and honoring former military leader Gen. Murtala Muhammed.

Feb 5 โ€ข 00:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
Crime & Justice

Nawrocki announced the first pardons. New facts have emerged

Karol Nawrocki has exercised his right to pardon for the first time in this term, granting clemency to three individuals.

Feb 4 โ€ข 04:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
Crime & Justice

Nawrocki announces the first pardons. We know who they concern

Karol Nawrocki has exercised his right of clemency by pardoning three individuals, though their names have not been disclosed to the public.

Feb 2 โ€ข 18:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

The grace to the former smuggler? It is an incomprehensible mistake. The State cannot be the Santa Claus of criminals

The article criticizes the decision of President Mattarella to grant clemency to a convicted Libyan smuggler, arguing that youth and good behavior do not justify leniency for serious crimes.

Dec 27 โ€ข 09:00 UTC

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