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
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