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Biden's mass clemency.

Dec 17, 2024
President Biden's historic clemency actions took center stage, with 1,500 sentences commuted and 39 pardons issued. The podcast dives into the political fallout and public reactions surrounding this unprecedented decision. Listeners are invited to explore varying opinions on whether these pardons strengthen or undermine the justice system. Controversies arise, particularly around high-profile cases, including those involving corruption and abuse of power, reflecting deeper issues within the criminal justice landscape.
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Biden's Clemency Grants

  • President Biden commuted the sentences of roughly 1,500 people and pardoned another 39.
  • This is considered the largest single-day act of clemency in modern American history.
ANECDOTE

Conahan's Commutation

  • Biden's clemency included Pennsylvania Judge Michael Conahan, convicted in the "Cash for Kids" scandal.
  • Conahan took kickbacks for sending juveniles to for-profit detention centers.
ANECDOTE

Crundwell's Commutation

  • Former comptroller Rita Crundwell, convicted of a $54 million embezzlement scheme, also received clemency.
  • This is considered the largest municipal fraud in U.S. history.
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