Bloomberg Law

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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