Trump's Latest Wave of Pardons: Notable Figures and Controversial Choices
President Donald Trump has granted clemency to a significant number of individuals this week, utilizing his pardon power to address a range of convictions, including public corruption, gun offenses, and maritime-related crimes. This latest wave of pardons marks a continuation of Trump's approach to clemency, often bypassing the traditional Department of Justice procedures in favor of direct action linked to his political allies.
Among the notable recipients is Michael Grimm, a former New York congressman who served seven months in prison for tax evasion. Grimm gained notoriety for a threatening encounter with a reporter in 2014 and has been involved in various media roles since his release. Other pardons include former Connecticut Governor John G. Rowland, who has faced multiple federal convictions, and rapper Kentrell Gaulden, known as NBA YoungBoy, who was convicted on federal gun charges.
Trump also pardoned Kevin Eric Baisden, a man with a history of nonviolent misdemeanor offenses stemming from substance abuse issues, who is now on the verge of graduating from law school. Additionally, Mark Bashaw, a former Army officer convicted for violating COVID-19 orders, and several others, including union leaders and former politicians, received clemency.
Notably, Trump commuted the sentences of nine individuals, including Larry Hoover, the co-founder of Chicago's Gangster Disciples, who had been serving multiple life sentences. Hoover’s case had garnered attention as advocates sought a commutation under the First Step Act, which Trump signed into law in 2018.
Moreover, Trump issued full pardons for reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, who were convicted of bank fraud and tax crimes in 2022. The president is expected to announce additional commutations in the days ahead, as his newly appointed pardon attorney reviews numerous applications for consideration.
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Among the notable recipients is Michael Grimm, a former New York congressman who served seven months in prison for tax evasion. Grimm gained notoriety for a threatening encounter with a reporter in 2014 and has been involved in various media roles since his release. Other pardons include former Connecticut Governor John G. Rowland, who has faced multiple federal convictions, and rapper Kentrell Gaulden, known as NBA YoungBoy, who was convicted on federal gun charges.
Trump also pardoned Kevin Eric Baisden, a man with a history of nonviolent misdemeanor offenses stemming from substance abuse issues, who is now on the verge of graduating from law school. Additionally, Mark Bashaw, a former Army officer convicted for violating COVID-19 orders, and several others, including union leaders and former politicians, received clemency.
Notably, Trump commuted the sentences of nine individuals, including Larry Hoover, the co-founder of Chicago's Gangster Disciples, who had been serving multiple life sentences. Hoover’s case had garnered attention as advocates sought a commutation under the First Step Act, which Trump signed into law in 2018.
Moreover, Trump issued full pardons for reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, who were convicted of bank fraud and tax crimes in 2022. The president is expected to announce additional commutations in the days ahead, as his newly appointed pardon attorney reviews numerous applications for consideration.
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