Lobbyist granted clemency by Trump faces arrest and extortion charges in New York
Lobbyist Arrested for Attempted Extortion in New York In New York, federal authorities have taken a lobbyist into custody, charging him with attempting to extort $500,000 from a former client and his son. This lobbyist had previously represented a nursing home operator who was recently pardoned by President Donald Trump. Joshua Nass, a 34-year-old from […]
Charles ‘Sonny’ Burton describes clemency as a ‘blessing from God’ on the day he was scheduled for execution.
Clemency Granted to Alabama Man Before Execution An Alabama man, outside a building during an armed robbery that resulted in a man’s death, recently had his life spared by the governor just days before his scheduled execution. Charles “Sonny” Burton, 75, views life as a “gift from God.” He was sentenced to death for his […]
Repeat offender Oscar Fowler arrested again following Biden’s clemency decision
A man with a long criminal record, whose federal sentence was shortened by the Biden administration, has been arrested again in Florida, officials say. Oscar Freemond Fowler III was taken into custody on Monday due to state charges that haven’t been detailed. Florida Attorney General James Usmayer shared the news on X. “Just moments ago, […]
Biden’s clemency release of repeat offender labeled a ‘threat to society’
A repeat offender, previously labeled a “danger to the community” by federal prosecutors, is set to be released this Thursday following a sentence reduction signed with an autopen during the latter days of former President Joe Biden’s administration. Oscar Freemond Fowler III was serving a 12-year, six-month federal term after admitting guilt in 2024 to […]
Trump grants clemency to five former NFL players, including Jets icon Joe Klecko
Trump Grants Pardons to Former NFL Players On Thursday, President Donald Trump issued pardons to five former professional football players, including one posthumously, for various offenses such as perjury and drug trafficking. The announcement came from Alice Marie Johnson, known as the White House Pardon Czar. The players pardoned include Joe Klecko, Nate Newton, Jamal […]
Murphy gives clemency to New Jersey mother found guilty of fatally setting fire to two toddlers in 1996
A mother from New Jersey, Maria Montalvo, who was convicted of killing her two young children by burning them, might soon see her prison sentence reduced. This change comes after former Governor Phil Murphy commuted her sentence as he left office, prompting considerable backlash. Montalvo, who was serving a hefty 100-year sentence for the deaths […]
Phil Murphy grants clemency to son of fundraiser found guilty in hit-and-run
Phil Murphy’s Final Acts as New Jersey Governor Include Controversial Pardons Former Governor of New Jersey, Phil Murphy, wrapped up his eight-year term with a series of pardons that certainly raised some eyebrows. Among those pardoned was Harris Jacobs, the son of a prominent Democratic power figure, who had been found guilty of fleeing the […]
Outgoing New Jersey governor grants clemency to convicted son of Democratic fundraiser just before sentencing
Phil Murphy Issues Pardons on His Final Day As his term wrapped up, New Jersey’s Democratic governor, Phil Murphy, granted 97 pardons and 51 commutations, leaving behind quite a bit of controversy. One notable pardon was for Harris Jacobs, who was convicted in a deadly hit-and-run incident. Jacobs is the son of Joe Jacobs, a […]
Mississippi resident Maurice Taylor, who was unfairly sentenced to 20 years, receives clemency just weeks after his brother.
Mississippi Governor Grants Clemency to Man Sentenced Over Maximum for Crime A man in Mississippi has received clemency after being sentenced to an illegal prison term that exceeded the maximum allowed for his crime—a situation that arose just weeks after his brother was pardoned for a similar case. Governor Tate Reeves announced that he would […]
Trump gives clemency to defendants from January 6, a crypto CEO, and George Santos.
In 2025, President Donald Trump granted pardons to numerous individuals he views as victims of an unjust legal system. Some of these pardons were tied to his interest in cryptocurrencies or reflected his frustrations with the 2020 election, while others stemmed from casual conversations—like those during a game of golf. Both Republican and Democratic presidents […]