Trump Announces Pardons & Commutations

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• On Tuesday, President Trump issued seven pardons and commuted the sentences of four individuals. While some were released from prison, others had served their sentences years ago, but had their remaining fines and restitution reduced.
• The pardons included Michael Milkin, who became one of Wall Street's richest financiers and became known as the "junk bond king" before pleading guilty to several counts of securities violations. Also pardoned was former New York Police Department Commissioner Bernard Kerik, who was convicted of tax fraud and making false statements.
• Among those with commuted sentences was Rod Blagojevich, the former Illinois governor who was convicted of trying to "sell" Barack Obama's vacated senate seat. While awaiting trial Blagojevich appeared on Trump's "Celebrity Apprentice" TV show, where he was fired for faulty research.
• The full list of those pardoned includes Edward DeBartolo, Jr., Michael Milken, Ariel Friedler, Bernard Kerik, Paul Pogue, David Safavian, and Angela Stanton. Those granted commutations were Rod Blagojevich, Tynice Nichole Hall, Crystal Munoz, and Judith Negron.

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