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Oklahoma Executes John Hanson Under Trump-Era Death Penalty Policy
John Fitzgerald Hanson was executed in Oklahoma on Thursday for the 1999 kidnapping and murder of Mary Bowles; his transfer from federal prison was expedited by the Trump administration's pro-death penalty policy, despite last-minute appeals citing unfair clemency hearings and undisclosed evidence.
Oklahoma Executes John Hanson Under Trump-Era Death Penalty Policy
John Fitzgerald Hanson was executed in Oklahoma on Thursday for the 1999 kidnapping and murder of Mary Bowles; his transfer from federal prison was expedited by the Trump administration's pro-death penalty policy, despite last-minute appeals citing unfair clemency hearings and undisclosed evidence.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Issues Wave of Pardons, Commutations
President Trump issued pardons to several individuals, including former Congressman Michael Grimm and Larry Hoover, bypassing standard Department of Justice processes, raising concerns about potential bias and fairness.
Trump Issues Wave of Pardons, Commutations
President Trump issued pardons to several individuals, including former Congressman Michael Grimm and Larry Hoover, bypassing standard Department of Justice processes, raising concerns about potential bias and fairness.
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36% Bias Score
Menendez Brothers' Life Sentences Commuted; Parole Hearing Imminent
A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge commuted the life sentences of Erik and Lyle Menendez, convicted in 1996 for the 1989 murders of their parents, to 50 years with the possibility of parole, triggering a parole hearing and further review by California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Menendez Brothers' Life Sentences Commuted; Parole Hearing Imminent
A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge commuted the life sentences of Erik and Lyle Menendez, convicted in 1996 for the 1989 murders of their parents, to 50 years with the possibility of parole, triggering a parole hearing and further review by California Governor Gavin Newsom.
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44% Bias Score
Pope Francis' Prison Visit Spurs Clemency Appeal in Italy
Pope Francis' visit to Rome's Regina Coeli prison on April 17th prompted the Nessuno tocchi Caino association to appeal to the Italian Parliament for a Jubilee-year act of clemency for all inmates, echoing the Pope's call for compassion and highlighting the ongoing discussion of prison reform.
Pope Francis' Prison Visit Spurs Clemency Appeal in Italy
Pope Francis' visit to Rome's Regina Coeli prison on April 17th prompted the Nessuno tocchi Caino association to appeal to the Italian Parliament for a Jubilee-year act of clemency for all inmates, echoing the Pope's call for compassion and highlighting the ongoing discussion of prison reform.
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36% Bias Score
Clemency Delayed: A 36-Year Fight for Justice
After 36 years of wrongful imprisonment, the author received clemency in 2017, highlighting the significant human and financial costs of delayed justice and the need for reform in presidential and gubernatorial pardon practices, particularly concerning the timing of clemency grants.
Clemency Delayed: A 36-Year Fight for Justice
After 36 years of wrongful imprisonment, the author received clemency in 2017, highlighting the significant human and financial costs of delayed justice and the need for reform in presidential and gubernatorial pardon practices, particularly concerning the timing of clemency grants.
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48% Bias Score
Alice Marie Johnson Appointed "Pardon Czar", Prioritizing Post-Release Support
Alice Marie Johnson, whose life sentence for a non-violent drug offense was commuted by President Trump in 2018 and later pardoned, has been appointed "pardon czar" to recommend individuals for presidential commutations, prioritizing post-release support and community safety.
Alice Marie Johnson Appointed "Pardon Czar", Prioritizing Post-Release Support
Alice Marie Johnson, whose life sentence for a non-violent drug offense was commuted by President Trump in 2018 and later pardoned, has been appointed "pardon czar" to recommend individuals for presidential commutations, prioritizing post-release support and community safety.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Pardons High-Level Drug Traffickers Despite Tough Stance
Despite advocating for harsher drug penalties, President Trump pardoned Larry Hoover, head of the Gangster Disciples, a violent drug syndicate, and other high-level traffickers, contradicting his tough-on-crime rhetoric and raising questions about the consistency of his drug policy.
Trump Pardons High-Level Drug Traffickers Despite Tough Stance
Despite advocating for harsher drug penalties, President Trump pardoned Larry Hoover, head of the Gangster Disciples, a violent drug syndicate, and other high-level traffickers, contradicting his tough-on-crime rhetoric and raising questions about the consistency of his drug policy.
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48% Bias Score
Menendez Brothers' Clemency Hearing Converted to Parole Hearing
California Governor Gavin Newsom withdrew his request for a clemency investigation into the Menendez brothers' case, converting their June 13th hearing to a parole hearing, potentially leading to their early release after a judge reduced their life sentences to 50 years to life.
Menendez Brothers' Clemency Hearing Converted to Parole Hearing
California Governor Gavin Newsom withdrew his request for a clemency investigation into the Menendez brothers' case, converting their June 13th hearing to a parole hearing, potentially leading to their early release after a judge reduced their life sentences to 50 years to life.
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48% Bias Score
Former Federal Death Row Inmates Face New State-Level Charges
Following President Biden's commutation of their federal death sentences, several former death row inmates are facing potential state-level capital murder charges; one Louisiana prosecutor successfully sought a first-degree murder charge against Thomas Steven Sanders, while others are reviewing case...
Former Federal Death Row Inmates Face New State-Level Charges
Following President Biden's commutation of their federal death sentences, several former death row inmates are facing potential state-level capital murder charges; one Louisiana prosecutor successfully sought a first-degree murder charge against Thomas Steven Sanders, while others are reviewing case...
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40% Bias Score
Commuted Drug Dealer Rearrested on Multiple Assault Charges
A New York drug dealer, Jonathan Braun, whose sentence was commuted by President Trump, is back in custody after being charged with multiple assaults, including one on a toddler, and other crimes, facing up to five years in prison.
Commuted Drug Dealer Rearrested on Multiple Assault Charges
A New York drug dealer, Jonathan Braun, whose sentence was commuted by President Trump, is back in custody after being charged with multiple assaults, including one on a toddler, and other crimes, facing up to five years in prison.
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60% Bias Score
DA Opposes Menendez Brothers' Release, Citing Fabricated Self-Defense Claim
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced Monday he opposes the release of Erik and Lyle Menendez from prison, rejecting their self-defense claim in the 1989 murders of their parents as fabricated and calling for the withdrawal of a prior motion for resentencing.
DA Opposes Menendez Brothers' Release, Citing Fabricated Self-Defense Claim
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced Monday he opposes the release of Erik and Lyle Menendez from prison, rejecting their self-defense claim in the 1989 murders of their parents as fabricated and calling for the withdrawal of a prior motion for resentencing.
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40% Bias Score
Hochman Opposes Menendez Brothers' New Trial Request
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman recommended against a new trial for Erik and Lyle Menendez, rejecting their claim of newly discovered evidence of childhood abuse, but will decide on their resentencing request in coming weeks; this decision reverses the previous District Attorney'...
Hochman Opposes Menendez Brothers' New Trial Request
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman recommended against a new trial for Erik and Lyle Menendez, rejecting their claim of newly discovered evidence of childhood abuse, but will decide on their resentencing request in coming weeks; this decision reverses the previous District Attorney'...
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60% Bias Score
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