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Biden commutes nearly 1,500 sentences and pardons 39 people

Dec 13, 2024
13:27

President Joe Biden Thursday announced he is commuting the sentences of nearly 1,500 people who were placed on home confinement during the COVID pandemic and pardoning 39 others convicted of nonviolent crimes. For more on presidential pardons, check out our special episode.

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