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'Reached a Breaking Point': Democrats Seek to Curb Trump's Pardon Power After 1,500 January 6 Releases and Crypto Boss Clemency

Democrats propose constitutional amendment to limit presidential pardon power after Trump's controversial clemencies, including 1,500 January 6 defendants.

International Business Times UK

Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Says 'We Will Be Investing That in America' If U.S. Refunds Any Of Its $4.3 Billion Fine After Trump Pardon

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao says that Binance is not looking to receive a refund of fines paid as part of its 2023 settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice following his recent presidential pardon.

Benzinga

Sean 'Diddy' Combs Seeks Trump Pardon in Prostitution Case—Here's What It Means

Sean 'Diddy' Combs has asked Donald Trump for a presidential pardon after his prostitution-related conviction, raising legal, political and ethical questions about celebrity influence in the justice system.

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Donald Trump to Issue Presidential Pardon to Former Premier League Club Owner

The veteran businessman in question pled guilty to three counts in New York last year.

Sports Illustrated

'Sex Beast' Diddy Boasts to Prison Pals: Donald Trump Pardon Will Set Me Free

Sean 'Diddy' Combs, serving a federal prison term for prostitution-related charges, is reportedly seeking a presidential pardon from Donald Trump — but legal experts say the move remains speculative.

International Business Times UK

Binance.US Responds To Chris Murphy's Accusation That Platform Is 'Promoting' Trump-Linked Crypto After CZ's Pardon

Binance.US defended listing Trump family-backed cryptocurrencies on Wednesday in response to Sen. Chris Murphy’s (D-CT) accusation that the firm was repaying favors following Changpeng “CZ” Zhao’s presidential pardon.

Benzinga

Is Diddy's Prison Attack Story Real? 50 Cent Thinks He's Faking It to Get a Pardon

50 Cent mocks Diddy's alleged prison attack, accusing the rapper of exaggerating the story to boost his chances of a presidential pardon from Donald Trump.

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Crypto Billionaire Changpeng Zhao 'Deeply Grateful' After Presidential Pardon, Hails Trump For Commitment To Fairness And Justice

Binance (CRYPTO: BNB) founder and billionaire Changpeng Zhao expressed his gratitude on Thursday after being pardoned by President Donald Trump and pledged to advance the U.S. cryptocurrency industry.

Benzinga

‘I call him Puff Daddy’: Donald Trump confirms Diddy is begging for a presidential pardon

They seem pretty close.

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs Reportedly Asked President Trump for Pardon After Sentencing — What We Know

Donald Trump claims Sean 'Diddy' Combs asked him for a presidential pardon amid ongoing legal investigations. Combs' side has not confirmed the alleged request.

International Business Times UK

Imprisoned Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah on list for presidential pardon and release

Egyptian state media reports prominent activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah may be released from prison through a presidential pardon

The Independent UK

Trump's Crypto Firm Allegedly Received Covert Aid From Binance Before Founder's Pardon Plea

According to a report, Binance, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, is alleged to have secretly assisted President Donald Trump family’s cryptocurrency firm prior to its founder, Changpeng Zhao, seeking a presidential pardon.

Benzinga

R Kelly Overdose: Was It Part of a 'Secret' Murder Plot? Could Trump Grant a Presidential Pardon?

R Kelly's overdose sparks claims of a prison murder plot as his legal team seeks a Trump pardon. Could the disgraced singer be released?

International Business Times UK

Diver convicted of freeing sharks off Florida coast says he was surprised by presidential pardon

A boat captain convicted of theft for freeing 19 sharks from a fisherman’s longline off Florida says he felt like he was living in an alternate universe for the past five years

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10 Famous People Who Have Received Presidential Pardons

The presidential pardon is one of the most potent and controversial powers granted to the President of the United States. Rooted in Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution, this authority allows the president to grant clemency for federal offenses, effectively erasing convictions or commuting sentences. Over the years, this…

International Business Times UK

Who Are Todd and Julie Chrisley? The Glamorous Reality Stars Trump Just Declared 'Free and Clean'

Famous couple's legal trouble and political controversy take a new turn with a presidential pardon

Latin Times

George Santos Says He Has Given Up On Seeking a Pardon From Trump And Will Go To Prison: 'I've Accepted My Fate'

Disgraced former congressman George Santos says he has given up on seeking a presidential pardon from Trump and has accepted he will spend seven years in prison

Radio France Internationale

Burkina Faso pardons 21 soldiers involved in failed 2015 coup

Twenty-one soldiers, convicted for their role in the failed coup d'état in Burkina Faso in September 2015, have received a presidential pardon.

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Rachel Barkow: Did Trump and Biden Turn Pardons Into a Corrupt Joke?

Presidential pardons have become a tool of favoritism and politics.

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Judge Criticizes Evolving DOJ Position On Capitol Riot Pardon

Federal judge criticizes Justice Department's changing stance on presidential pardons for Capitol riot defendants, emphasizing the need for clarity and con...

The Independent UK

Judge criticizes Justice Department's broad reading of Trump's Capitol riot pardons

A federal judge has criticized the Justice Department’s evolving position that a presidential pardon for a Kentucky man who stormed the U.S. Capitol also covers his conviction for illegally possessing guns at his home

The Independent UK

Prosecutors conclude Army veteran's Capitol riot pardon also covers a separate weapons case

The Justice Department has concluded that a military veteran’s presidential pardon for charges that he stormed the U.S. Capitol also extends to his separate conviction for illegally possessing stolen grenades and classified information

Radio France Internationale

Frenchman sees death row punishment commuted to 30-year jail term

A Frenchman reprieved after 18 years on death row in Indonesia on drug offences will have to serve 30 years in jail after being repatriated last week, a French court ruled on Wednesday. Serge Atlaoui's lawyer and his family are now expected to submit requests for a reduced sentence and…

International Business Times

Will Trump Pardon Sam Bankman-Fried Of Collapsed FTX? Why It May Not Happen

Seemingly encouraged by the full pardon for Silk Road's Ross Ulbricht, Sam Bankman-Fried's parents are reportedly aiming to get their son freed through a presidential pardon and have supposedly met with some prominent people within the U.S. president's circle.

The Conversation

Donald Trump is firing out presidential pardons and warnings of retribution. What happens next?

Donald Trump has now pardoned or commuted the sentences of around 1,500 January 6 protesters, including those who were convicted of crimes against police officers relating to the riot at the US Capitol.

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