Biden Grants Clemency to Drug Kingpin Convicted of Double Murder
President Biden commuted the sentence of Adrian Peeler, a Connecticut drug kingpin convicted of murdering Karen Clarke and her 8-year-old son to prevent them from testifying against his brother, sparking outrage from Clarke's family and raising concerns about the criteria for presidential clemency.
Biden Grants Clemency to Drug Kingpin Convicted of Double Murder
President Biden commuted the sentence of Adrian Peeler, a Connecticut drug kingpin convicted of murdering Karen Clarke and her 8-year-old son to prevent them from testifying against his brother, sparking outrage from Clarke's family and raising concerns about the criteria for presidential clemency.
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60% Bias Score
Trump Pardons January 6th Rioters
On his first day in office, President Donald Trump pardoned 730 individuals convicted and 700 awaiting trial for their involvement in the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol building, despite concerns this decision sends a dangerous message.
Trump Pardons January 6th Rioters
On his first day in office, President Donald Trump pardoned 730 individuals convicted and 700 awaiting trial for their involvement in the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol building, despite concerns this decision sends a dangerous message.
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52% Bias Score
Menendez Seeks Pardon from Trump After Biden Rejection
Former Senator Bob Menendez, convicted in July 2023 on federal corruption charges and facing a potential 15-year prison sentence, is seeking a pardon from President-elect Trump after concluding President Biden is unlikely to grant one.
Menendez Seeks Pardon from Trump After Biden Rejection
Former Senator Bob Menendez, convicted in July 2023 on federal corruption charges and facing a potential 15-year prison sentence, is seeking a pardon from President-elect Trump after concluding President Biden is unlikely to grant one.
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36% Bias Score
Biden Commutes Over 2,000 Drug Sentences, Setting New Presidential Record
President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of over 2,000 individuals convicted of nonviolent drug offenses on Friday, exceeding any previous president's record and citing the need to correct sentencing disparities, particularly those related to crack and powder cocaine.
Biden Commutes Over 2,000 Drug Sentences, Setting New Presidential Record
President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of over 2,000 individuals convicted of nonviolent drug offenses on Friday, exceeding any previous president's record and citing the need to correct sentencing disparities, particularly those related to crack and powder cocaine.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Seeks to Block Report Release; Death Row Inmates Reject Commutation
President Trump is trying to block the release of Special Counsel Jack Smith's final report on the classified documents and election interference cases, while two death row inmates have refused President Biden's commutation offers, citing potential legal disadvantages in their appeals.
Trump Seeks to Block Report Release; Death Row Inmates Reject Commutation
President Trump is trying to block the release of Special Counsel Jack Smith's final report on the classified documents and election interference cases, while two death row inmates have refused President Biden's commutation offers, citing potential legal disadvantages in their appeals.
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40% Bias Score
Biden Commutes 37 Death Sentences, Sparking Political Firestorm
President Biden commuted the death sentences of 37 federal inmates to life imprisonment without parole, prompting strong criticism from Republicans and praise from some Democrats; the move reflects Biden's policy limiting federal executions to terrorism and hate crimes.
Biden Commutes 37 Death Sentences, Sparking Political Firestorm
President Biden commuted the death sentences of 37 federal inmates to life imprisonment without parole, prompting strong criticism from Republicans and praise from some Democrats; the move reflects Biden's policy limiting federal executions to terrorism and hate crimes.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Pardons All January 6th Defendants
President Trump pardoned over 1,500 individuals charged in the January 6th Capitol attack, resulting in the release of over 200 prisoners and the dismissal of dozens of pending cases, including those convicted of assaulting police and plotting to disrupt the peaceful transfer of power.
Trump Pardons All January 6th Defendants
President Trump pardoned over 1,500 individuals charged in the January 6th Capitol attack, resulting in the release of over 200 prisoners and the dismissal of dozens of pending cases, including those convicted of assaulting police and plotting to disrupt the peaceful transfer of power.
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60% Bias Score
Trump Grants Clemency to 1,500 January 6th Defendants
President Trump granted clemency to roughly 1,500 defendants convicted of January 6th crimes, including dismissing all pending indictments, on his first day of a second term, despite convictions for violent crimes and seditious conspiracy; this includes commutations for at least a dozen individuals.
Trump Grants Clemency to 1,500 January 6th Defendants
President Trump granted clemency to roughly 1,500 defendants convicted of January 6th crimes, including dismissing all pending indictments, on his first day of a second term, despite convictions for violent crimes and seditious conspiracy; this includes commutations for at least a dozen individuals.
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56% Bias Score
Biden Commutes Sentences of Nearly 2,500 Individuals, Setting New Record
President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of almost 2,500 people on Friday, exceeding his previous record set in December. This action, described by Biden as an effort to correct sentencing disparities, included the commutation of 37 death row inmates' sentences to life in prison without parole and...
Biden Commutes Sentences of Nearly 2,500 Individuals, Setting New Record
President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of almost 2,500 people on Friday, exceeding his previous record set in December. This action, described by Biden as an effort to correct sentencing disparities, included the commutation of 37 death row inmates' sentences to life in prison without parole and...
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44% Bias Score
Menendez Family Meets with DA Amidst Resentencing Discussion
L.A. County District Attorney Nathan Hochman met with several Menendez family members last Friday to discuss a possible resentencing for brothers Eric and Lyle, prompting speculation about potential legal and political implications.
Menendez Family Meets with DA Amidst Resentencing Discussion
L.A. County District Attorney Nathan Hochman met with several Menendez family members last Friday to discuss a possible resentencing for brothers Eric and Lyle, prompting speculation about potential legal and political implications.
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68% Bias Score
Menendez Brothers' Case Under Review; New Evidence, Divided Family
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman is reviewing the case of Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were convicted of murdering their parents in 1989, following a meeting with family members and before a January resentencing hearing; new evidence of alleged abuse and the family's divided opinio...
Menendez Brothers' Case Under Review; New Evidence, Divided Family
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman is reviewing the case of Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were convicted of murdering their parents in 1989, following a meeting with family members and before a January resentencing hearing; new evidence of alleged abuse and the family's divided opinio...
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40% Bias Score
Biden Commutes 37 Death Sentences, Sparking Death Penalty Debate
President Biden commuted the death sentences of 37 federal inmates to life in prison, excluding those convicted of terrorism or hate-motivated mass murder, sparking debate about the death penalty despite the constitutionality of presidential commutation power.
Biden Commutes 37 Death Sentences, Sparking Death Penalty Debate
President Biden commuted the death sentences of 37 federal inmates to life in prison, excluding those convicted of terrorism or hate-motivated mass murder, sparking debate about the death penalty despite the constitutionality of presidential commutation power.
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40% Bias Score