UNBIASED Politics December 23, 2024: President Biden Commutes 37 of 40 Federal Death Sentences and House Ethics Committee Releases Gaetz Report. Here's What You Need to Know.
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Dec 23, 2024 President Biden's historic decision to commute 37 federal death sentences shines a light on his stance against capital punishment. The discussion provides insights into the differences between commutations and pardons, along with a look at the consequences for the inmates involved. Additionally, the podcast delves into the House Ethics Committee's report on Matt Gaetz, revealing allegations of drug use and financial misconduct, as well as the legal challenges he faces stemming from these findings.
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Biden Commutes Sentences
- President Biden commuted 37 out of 40 federal death row sentences to life imprisonment without parole.
- This commutation grants leniency but doesn't erase the convictions.
Federal Executions
- Federal death penalty sentences and executions are rare, with only 16 executions since 1988.
- President Trump oversaw 13 executions in just seven months.
Remaining Inmates
- While 37 inmates' sentences were commuted, the remaining three face a higher likelihood of quicker execution.
- These three include the Boston Marathon bomber and perpetrators of the South Carolina church and Pittsburgh synagogue shootings.