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I don't Understand Presidential Pardons (Read 1612 times)

QUIETShooter

I don't Understand Presidential Pardons
« on: February 13, 2026, 08:46:26 AM »
I thought it was for people wrongfully incarcerated after more evidence comes out in the case.

Victims of racial profiling, mistaken identities, stuff like that.

I didn't know the President can pardon friends, family, and athletes just because he is an "avid sports fan".

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/president-trump-pardons-klecko-newton-lewis-henry-cannon/ar-AA1Wg9yR?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=698f6fcf00054eeab8021821f26d1f40&ei=25
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Flapp_Jackson

Re: I don't Understand Presidential Pardons
« Reply #1 on: February 13, 2026, 09:10:30 AM »
Quote from: QUIETShooter on February 13, 2026, 08:46:26 AM
I thought it was for people wrongfully incarcerated after more evidence comes out in the case.

Victims of racial profiling, mistaken identities, stuff like that.

I didn't know the President can pardon friends, family, and athletes just because he is an "avid sports fan".

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/president-trump-pardons-klecko-newton-lewis-henry-cannon/ar-AA1Wg9yR?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=698f6fcf00054eeab8021821f26d1f40&ei=25
Actually, it seems many are either pardoned or had their sentences commuted because the trial or sentencing was inappropriately applied, or the law didn't consider a person's circumstances before mandatory sentencing kicks in.
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