Hochul grants forgiveness to former inmates who immigrated, including one who committed murder
Governor Hochul Offers Pardon to Immigrants with Criminal Histories ALBANY – Governor Kathy Hochul has discreetly pardoned several immigrants with criminal backgrounds, including cases dating back decades, notably one involving a manslaughter conviction. The governor recently acknowledged her decision to pardon 13 immigrants, including Somchith Vatthanavong, a 52-year-old from Laos who entered the U.S. illegally […]
‘Reagan’ actor who immigrated from Soviet Union says ‘atmosphere’ in US changed after he became president
A Soviet-era immigrant and “Reagan” movie actor says it may have been a mistake to come to the United States before President Ronald Reagan took office, citing concerns about the state of the nation and the world. . Elia Baskin, who plays B.E. Kerchman in the top-rated feature film, joins America's Newsroom to talk about […]