A president issuing a self-pardon would be unprecedented, so its legality is unclear. If he did try it, it would not wipe out all of his legal problems. Presidential pardons only apply to federal ...

I kind of question that of all politicians. We’re going to have to wait and see to what extent he does commute, pardon, or reduce [sentences],” Bright said. “The first thing I’m going to ...

Gov. Maura Healey on Wednesday forwarded six new potential pardons to the Governor's Council, for crimes ranging from larceny to worker's compensation fraud. In filing letters obtained by the News ...

Trump has previously said he would pardon January 6 defendants, saying in July that “if they’re innocent” he “would pardon them.” Over 1,500 people have been charged in connected to the ...

Trump has said he intends to pardon at least some individuals from the Jan. 6 riot, saying at one point he was “inclined to pardon many of them.” “I can’t say for every single one ...

Carnell is one of those arrested in the aftermath of the Capitol riot who is now hoping Trump will follow through on a promise of a pardon. "President-elect Trump made multiple clemency promises ...

If a president were to attempt a self-pardon, it would almost certainly lead to significant legal challenges and could ultimately require a Supreme Court ruling. Furthermore, presidential pardons ...

Just hours after Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election, a January 6 rioter lined up for his pardon. Christopher Carnell, who was charged and convicted of obstruction of an official ...

Jordan Green is an investigative correspondent based in Greensboro, N.C., who covers right-wing extremism for Raw Story. His work has been featured in a host of publications, including the ...

In addition to Trump's promises to pardon many of those who participated in the attack, it's widely expected the ongoing criminal investigation will be shuttered once Trump takes office.

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TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has announced several commutations and pardons Wednesday. 293406215027182 TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has granted clemency to seven ...