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 […]
Georgia parole board halts execution of death row inmate following late clemency request
A scheduled execution for a convicted murderer in Georgia has been postponed as state officials consider a new request for clemency. Stacey Humphries, age 52, was set to be executed on Wednesday by lethal injection, but the Pardons and Parole Board intervened after receiving a last-minute petition. This petition, brought forth by the nonprofit Georgian […]
Honduras aims to detain ex-president granted clemency by Trump
Honduran Attorney General Seeks Arrest of Former President Hernández The attorney general of Honduras is pursuing the arrest of former President Juan Orlando Hernández, who was recently pardoned by Donald Trump. Joher Antonio Zelaya Álvarez, the attorney general, announced on Monday that he has requested Interpol to direct Honduran authorities to act on a 2023 […]
House Democrat granted clemency by Trump discusses potential party switch
Cuellar Appreciates Trump’s Pardon Rep. Henry Cuellar, a moderate Democrat from South Texas, shared his thoughts on President Donald Trump’s recent pardons and whether he might change political parties. “I’m very grateful to the president and also to God. It’s been a tough time for my family—my daughters and my wife—but we’ve pulled through,” Cuellar […]
Trump grants clemency to Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar in bribery case
Trump Announces Pardon for Henry Cuellar In a striking move, President Trump revealed on Wednesday his decision to pardon Texas Democratic Representative Henry Cuellar, who was dealing with federal bribery charges. Cuellar, known for his criticism of former President Joe Biden’s border strategies, had been indicted last year for allegedly taking $600,000 from the national […]
Trump declares clemency for ex-Honduran president found guilty of drug trafficking.
Trump Plans Pardon for Former Honduran President Hernandez On Friday, President Trump announced his intention to issue a “full and complete pardon” to former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández. This decision comes just days before Hondurans are set to vote. In a post on Truth Social, Trump mentioned Hernández, who received a 45-year prison sentence […]