Rep. Dean Phillips Presses New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to Pardon Donald Trump
Former Democratic presidential candidate Rep. Dean Phillips of Minnesota is pressuring New York Governor Kathy Hockal (D) to pardon former President Donald Trump, arguing that making him a martyr would help him “win the election.” “Donald Trump is a habitual liar, cheater, cheater, a six-time corporate bankruptcy declarer, instigator of insurrection, and a convicted felon […]
Dean Phillips implores Hochul to pardon Trump: ‘For the good of the country’
Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) called on New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) to pardon former President Donald Trump following his guilty verdict. Phillips has long been an opponent of Trump’s, including throwing his hat in the ring for president in the Democratic primary. The Minnesota representative ran as a challenger to incumbent President Joe Biden […]
House Dem who posed primary challenge to Biden calls on Gov. Hochul to pardon Trump for ‘good of the country’
A House Democrat who previously challenged President Biden in a primary election called on New York Gov. Kathy Hockal to pardon former President Donald Trump in the “national interest,” arguing that his conviction would only benefit the campaigns of convicted Republican candidates. “Donald Trump is a habitual liar, cheater, cheater, a six-time corporate bankruptcy declarer, […]
Dem Rep Calls On New York Gov Kathy Hochul To Pardon Trump ‘For The Good Of The Country’
Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips of Minnesota on Friday night called on New York’s Democratic Governor Kathy Hockle to pardon presumptive 2024 Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump “for the good of the country.” A Manhattan jury, known for being Democratic, convicted Trump on Thursday of 34 charges in a business records falsification case brought by Democratic […]
Phillips suggests Hochul pardon Trump 'for the good of the country'
Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) urged New York Governor Kathy Hockle (D) to pardon former President Trump, who was recently convicted in a hush money trial. “Donald Trump is a habitual liar, cheater, cheater, a six-time corporate bankruptcy declarer, instigator of insurrection and a convicted criminal who thrives on portraying himself as the victim,” Phillips said. […]
Attorneys general urge federal probe of Black Lives Matter protest killing after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott pardon
A coalition of state attorneys general Urged The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced it will open a civil rights investigation into the 2020 killing of a Black Lives Matter (BLM) protester, following Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s (Republican) pardon of the killer two weeks ago. The group of attorneys general, all Democrats, said protester Garrett […]
Former Baltimore state attorney applies for pardon
Baltimore’s former top prosecutor, who has been one of the loudest voices for police accountability and transparency, is asking the White House for a pardon ahead of his sentencing on convictions for perjury and mortgage fraud. Marilyn Mosby’s bid is supported by the Congressional Black Caucus, which sent a letter to President Biden championing her […]
Texas Governor Affirms ‘Stand Your Ground’ Law with Pardon of Army Sgt. Convicted in BLM Protest Shooting
Texas Governor Greg Abbott pardoned Army Sergeant Daniel Perry, citing the state’s stand-your-ground law and the right to self-defense. Perry was convicted by Travis County Court in April 2023 of shooting and killing Garrett Foster during a Black Lives Matter protest. “Texas has one of the strongest ‘Stand Your Ground’ self-defense laws that cannot be […]
Texas Democrat accuses Abbott of ‘alliance with white nationalists’ over pardon
Democratic Rep. Joaquin Castro (R-Texas) announced Thursday that Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R-Texas) will honor the Army sergeant who was convicted of shooting and killing a Black Lives Matter (BLM) demonstrator. After pardoning him, he accused him of being “in league with white supremacists.” In 2020. “Before Daniel Perry killed a veteran in 2020, he […]
NAACP calls on President Joe Biden to pardon Marilyn Mosby, who they say was victim of Donald Trump
The NAACP led a group of civil rights organizations Tuesday in asking President Biden to pardon former Baltimore state attorney Marilyn Mosby. Mosby was found guilty. In February, he was indicted on federal charges of filing false mortgage applications to secure lower interest rates.This conviction followed a November 2023 conviction. on two counts of perjury […]