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๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

"Liar and Pitiful".. Trump Attacks Herzog for Netanyahu

Donald Trump criticizes Israeli President Isaac Herzog for not fulfilling promises to pardon Benjamin Netanyahu amid corruption charges.

Mar 23 โ€ข 02:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

FG, states pardon over 8,300 inmates

The Nigerian government and various states have pardoned or reduced sentences for over 8,300 inmates between January 2022 and March 2026 as part of efforts to alleviate overcrowding in correctional facilities.

Mar 21 โ€ข 00:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
National & Local

Decadent Great Britain: Lords Support Decriminalization of Abortion Until Birth

The British House of Lords has backed the decriminalization of abortion and approved a pardon for women convicted of illegal abortions, rejecting two significant amendments aimed at imposing further restrictions.

Mar 19 โ€ข 20:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Peers vote to back clause pardoning women convicted over illegal abortions

The House of Lords has voted to support a clause to pardon women previously convicted of illegal abortions in the UK, following a history of increasing prosecutions.

Mar 19 โ€ข 18:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Eid al-Fitr: Jigawa governor pardons 12 inmates

Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi has pardoned 12 inmates as a gesture of compassion for Eid al-Fitr.

Mar 19 โ€ข 12:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Bolsonaro's medical team includes an anti-PT member and a cousin of Caiado

Jair Bolsonaro's medical team comprises an anti-PT member and a cousin of Goiรกs Governor Ronaldo Caiado, who has promised to pardon the former president.

Mar 19 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Request for pardon: Kicillof's Minister of Justice says a Peronist president should put an end to Cristina Kirchner's conviction

Juan Martรญn Mena, Minister of Justice in Buenos Aires, stated that a Peronist president should pardon Cristina Kirchner on the first day of their term, even though she does not seek such a benefit.

Mar 18 โ€ข 16:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Crime & Justice

DC pipe bomb suspect claims Trump's Jan 6 pardon applies to him, filing to dismiss charges

Brian J. Cole Jr. argues he should be pardoned for charges related to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, citing President Trump's pardon for Jan. 6 defendants.

Mar 17 โ€ข 15:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
Crime & Justice

New York lawyer linked to Trump pardon charged with attempted extortion

A New York lawyer associated with a Trump pardon has been charged with attempted extortion involving threats towards a former client and his son.

Mar 14 โ€ข 18:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Kast said he would pardon police convicted for repression in 2019 in Chile: 'We must look at our history, we must start by forgiving'

Newly sworn-in Chilean President Josรฉ Antonio Kast plans to pardon police and military personnel convicted of repression during the 2019 protests in Chile, stating he will review cases individually.

Mar 13 โ€ข 17:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

Netanyahu to Herzog: You must do the right thing and put an end to this absurd circus

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged President Isaac Herzog to grant him a pardon, emphasizing that Herzog should act independently and end the 'absurd circus' surrounding the situation.

Mar 12 โ€ข 19:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

Pardon Department: A pardon for Netanyahu without a judicial decision could deepen the rift in the nation

The Israeli Justice Ministry's Pardon Department opposes granting Prime Minister Netanyahu a pardon, citing concerns that it could exacerbate societal divisions without addressing serious criminal allegations.

Mar 12 โ€ข 18:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

Herzog knows Netanyahu's request for a pardon is absurd, but is unable to do the obvious

The article critiques President Isaac Herzog for not rejecting Benjamin Netanyahu's absurd request for a pardon regarding his legal troubles.

Mar 12 โ€ข 16:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

New Trump Attack on Herzog: He is 'Weak and Pathetic' for Not Granting Pardon to Netanyahu

Donald Trump criticized Israeli President Isaac Herzog for not granting a pardon to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling Herzog 'weak and pathetic.'

Mar 11 โ€ข 20:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

Without Waiting for the Attorney General, the Pardons Department Completed its Opinion Regarding Netanyahu's Pardon

The Pardons Department of the Israeli Justice Ministry has finalized its opinion on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's request for a pardon without waiting for the Attorney General's stance.

Mar 11 โ€ข 09:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

Baharv-Miara is expected to soon convey her opposition to the pardon of Netanyahu to the Pardons Department

The Attorney General, Gali Baharv-Miara, is poised to submit her opposition regarding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's pardon request to the Pardons Department, arguing that it does not meet legal criteria and would terminate his ongoing criminal trial.

Mar 10 โ€ข 16:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Spain to formally pardon 53 women incarcerated by Franco regime

Spain is set to formally pardon 53 women who were imprisoned during the Franco regime for allegedly immoral behavior.

Mar 10 โ€ข 13:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Calls to clear name of woman hanged for poisoning 'abusive' husband

Calls are being made to posthumously pardon Elizabeth Woolcock, the only woman hanged in South Australia, over 150 years after her execution for murdering her allegedly abusive husband.

Mar 7 โ€ข 20:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

DOJ continues Biden autopen probe despite former president being unlikely to face charges

The DOJ's investigation into former President Biden's use of an autopen, particularly regarding pardons and commutations, is ongoing, but Biden is unlikely to face criminal charges.

Mar 6 โ€ข 01:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

Herzog on the report that he promised Trump to pardon Netanyahu: I am not dealing with it while we are all mobilized

Israeli President Isaac Herzog responded to reports suggesting he guaranteed Trump that he would pardon Prime Minister Netanyahu, stating his focus is on national mobilization rather than pardon discussions.

Mar 5 โ€ข 17:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Trump: Herzog Must Pardon Netanyahu or I Will Expose Him

U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Israeli President Isaac Herzog to grant a pardon to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, threatening to publicly expose Herzog if he fails to do so.

Mar 5 โ€ข 14:31 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda: Prisons Explains Process of Pardoning of Convicts

The Uganda Prisons Service has clarified that only the President has the authority to grant pardons to convicted prisoners, correcting a common misconception about the process.

Mar 2 โ€ข 13:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
World

Myanmar's military junta says it has pardoned 7,000 prisoners

Myanmar's military junta has announced the pardon of over 7,000 prisoners who were convicted for allegedly supporting or financing a 'terrorist group.'

Mar 2 โ€ข 07:21 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

Arimateia Azevedo: STJ grants humanitarian pardon and orders the release of the journalist

The Superior Court of Justice (STJ) in Brazil has granted a humanitarian pardon to journalist Josรฉ de Arimateia Azevedo, allowing for his immediate release.

Feb 26 โ€ข 20:27 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 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Who does President Karol Nawrocki want to pardon? Findings of 'Rzeczpospolita'

The article discusses the individuals on President Karol Nawrocki's pardon list and the differences between presidential and ordinary pardon procedures in Poland.

Feb 26 โ€ข 03:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Who does President Karol Nawrocki want to pardon? "Rzeczpospolita"'s findings, the president's reaction

President Karol Nawrocki has requested case files of four convicted individuals, prompting discussions about the presidential pardon process in Poland.

Feb 26 โ€ข 03:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

A speedy pardon in the Jimmy Lai case is unlikely

The prospects for a swift pardon for Jimmy Lai appear dim as international advocacy for his release continues amidst ongoing legal complexities.

Feb 24 โ€ข 01:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Minister of Justice Jeong Seong-ho: I empathize with the legislative intent of the crime of law distortion... There is no possibility of the pardon law being unconstitutional

Minister of Justice Jeong Seong-ho expressed his agreement with the legislative intent behind the proposed crime of law distortion during a parliamentary meeting.

Feb 23 โ€ข 10:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Over 200 political prisoners on hunger strike in Venezuela

More than 200 political prisoners in Venezuela have begun a hunger strike following the parliament's unanimous approval of a pardon law.

Feb 22 โ€ข 19:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Suspect in Ukraine assassination plot was pardoned in Moldova in 2022

A Moldovan national involved in a plot to assassinate Ukrainian officials was pardoned in 2022, but has had the pardon revoked by President Maia Sandu due to new evidence.

Feb 21 โ€ข 10:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Convicted for coup, Pedro Castillo requests pardon from new Peruvian president

Former Peruvian president Pedro Castillo, imprisoned for attempting a coup in December 2022, has formally requested a pardon from interim President Josรฉ Marรญa Balcรกzar, who is from the same political party.

Feb 20 โ€ข 20:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking News] Amendment to the Pardon Law Limiting Pardons for Insurrectionists Passes Legislative Committee

An amendment to the pardon law that restricts pardons for those guilty of insurrection and foreign exchange crimes has been approved by the National Assembly's Legislation and Judiciary Committee in South Korea.

Feb 20 โ€ข 09:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

Herzog would like the Attorney General to protect him from the Netanyahu pardon dilemma

Isaac Herzog seeks support from the Attorney General amidst the controversy regarding a potential pardon for Benjamin Netanyahu.

Feb 20 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Don't let Yoon Seok-yeol escape... Jeong Cheong-rae says he will quickly process the law prohibiting amnesty for traitors

Jeong Cheong-rae, leader of the Democratic Party, pledged to quickly pass a law that would restrict amnesty for those convicted of treason, aiming to prevent former President Yoon Seok-yeol from receiving a pardon.

Feb 20 โ€ข 02:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Pedro Castillo Requests a Pardon from His Party Mate and New President of Peru: "Honor the Promised Word"

Former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo has formally requested a presidential pardon from the newly appointed president, Josรฉ Marรญa Balcรกzar, following his conviction and sentencing to eleven and a half years in prison for conspiracy.

Feb 19 โ€ข 22:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Convicted of rebellion, Pedro Castillo requests a pardon from Josรฉ Balcรกzar 'for humanitarian reasons'

Former Peruvian president Pedro Castillo has requested a presidential pardon from interim president Josรฉ Balcรกzar while serving an 11-year prison sentence for rebellion following his failed coup attempt in 2022.

Feb 19 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Savannah Chrisley reveals off-camera clash with Sunny Hostin on 'The View' over parents getting Trump pardon

Savannah Chrisley shared details about a disagreement with Sunny Hostin during her guest hosting on 'The View', centering around her parents' legal troubles.

Feb 19 โ€ข 19:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Inverforx Fraud: Italian Court Rejects Extradition to Mexico of 'Financial Guru'

An Italian appeals court in Palermo has denied the extradition of Luis Alberto Pรฉrez Zamorano, founder of Inverforx and accused of defrauding thousands, due to a legal pardon granted by the victim.

Feb 19 โ€ข 18:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

After a decade, Milchan called Herzog - to urge him to pardon Netanyahu

Arnon Milchan contacted Isaac Herzog, urging him to consider a pardon for Benjamin Netanyahu following a call from Donald Trump.

Feb 19 โ€ข 17:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Acquaintance of Andrzej Duda took a bribe for a pardon. The case details are known

Three individuals have been charged in Poland for bribery connected to a presidential pardon, with one of the accused being an acquaintance of former President Andrzej Duda.

Feb 17 โ€ข 08:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

GOP lawmaker joins Democrat-led effort to limit Trump's pardon power

A Republican lawmaker has backed a Democrat initiative to restrict presidential pardon powers, primarily influenced by recent actions taken by President Trump.

Feb 16 โ€ข 18:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

New York Times: Trump's Scathing Attack on Israeli President Provokes Outrage Among Many

Trump's criticism of Israeli President Isaac Herzog for not granting an expected pardon to Netanyahu has sparked significant controversy in Israel.

Feb 15 โ€ข 23:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Will Karol Nawrocki Pardon Zbigniew Ziobro? New Facts

Zbigniew Ziobro, currently in Hungary seeking political asylum, may face multiple criminal charges in Poland, with President Karol Nawrocki indicating uncertainty about any potential pardon.

Feb 15 โ€ข 13:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

Attorney General: I have not yet examined the Prime Minister's pardon request, I will check it according to the usual arrangement

Israel's Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara announced that she has not yet reviewed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's pardon request to President Isaac Herzog and will evaluate it according to standard procedures.

Feb 15 โ€ข 08:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

After an urgent conversation with Netanyahu about Iran, Trump left angry over Herzog. The connection between these matters is intolerable

Donald Trump expressed frustration after a lengthy meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu, primarily directed toward Isaac Herzog over the delayed pardon for Netanyahu.

Feb 15 โ€ข 04:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Israel's president: Trump violates our sovereignty

Israeli President Isaac Herzog's close sources claim that Donald Trump's comments about Herzog regarding Prime Minister Netanyahu's pardon constitute a violation of Israel's sovereignty.

Feb 14 โ€ข 20:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

Herzog's associates: Trump's attack regarding the pardon harms Israel's sovereign status

Associates of Israeli President Isaac Herzog accuse US President Donald Trump of undermining Israel's sovereignty with his remarks on a potential pardon for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Feb 14 โ€ข 18:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

Herzog's associates said Trump's remarks on the pardon are a blow to Israel's sovereign status

Associates of President Isaac Herzog stated that President Trump's comments regarding the pardon for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu undermine Israel's sovereignty.

Feb 14 โ€ข 18:09 UTC

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