

Hwang Sentence Confusion & Biden Pardon Powers
Nov 22, 2024
Chris Dolmetsch, a Bloomberg legal reporter, dives into the recent reconsideration of Bill Hwang's 19-year sentence for securities fraud, revealing the judge's surprising insights. Meanwhile, Harold Krent, a law professor, unpacks the complexities of President Biden's pardon powers and the political ramifications of potential clemencies, particularly regarding his son and even Donald Trump. Their discussion bridges pressing legal issues and the evolving dynamics within the justice system under presidential influence.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Sentencing Hearing Insights
03:56 • 8min
Judicial Sentencing Dynamics and Pardon Powers
12:20 • 3min
The Pardon Power Unpacked
15:33 • 10min
Navigating Presidential Pardons and Political Ramifications
25:13 • 3min
Clemency and Capital Punishment: Biden's Dilemma
28:37 • 6min
Implications of a Politicized Justice Department
34:56 • 5min