Podcasts about commutation

Dr. Lance Williams, Professor of Urban Community Studies at Northeastern Illinois University and an expert in gang violence, joins Karen Conti to discuss President Trump’s commutation of the sentence of Gangster Disciples' leader Larry Hoover. Dr. Williams talks about the role of Larry Hoover’s childhood home in his life and his involvement with local gangs. He […]

This week, Republican lawmakers held town halls where they faced jeers regarding the proposed budget cuts in the “big beautiful bill”. Representative Jasmine Crockett joins The Weekend to discuss. Plus, a look at Donald Trump's recent pardon and commutation recipients, which include popular reality TV stars, a former gang leader, and Republican politicians.

Brian Kalt  of Michigan State College of Law and  Jeffrey Toobin, author of  The Pardon: The Politics of Presidential Mercy, join Jeffrey Rosen to explore the founders' vision for the pardon power and the use of the presidential pardon throughout American history—from Thomas Jefferson's pardons to those issued by Presidents Biden and Trump.  This conversation was originally streamed live as part of the NCC's America's Town Hall series on March 27, 2025.  Resources  Jeffrey Toobin, ⁠The Pardon: The Politics of Presidential Mercy⁠ (2025)  Brian Kalt, ⁠Constitutional Cliffhangers⁠ (2012)  ⁠Nixon Pardon⁠ (Gerald Ford Presidential Library)  ⁠Trump v. United States⁠ (2024)  Alexander Hamilton, ⁠The Federalist No. 74⁠, New York Packet (March 28, 1788)  Abraham Lincoln, “⁠Proclamation 124—Offering Pardon to Deserters⁠” (March 11, 1865)  ⁠United States v. Klein⁠ (1871)  ⁠Ex parte Garland⁠ (1866)  Andrew Glass, “⁠Bush pardons Iran-Contra felons, Dec. 24, 1992⁠,” Politico (Dec. 24, 2018)  ⁠Presidential Records Act⁠  Donald Trump, “⁠Granting Pardons and Commutation of Sentences for Certain Offenses Relating to the Events at or Near the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021⁠,” (Jan. 20. 2025)  Jimmy Carter, “⁠Proclamation 4483—Granting pardon for violations of the Selective Service Act, August 4, 1964, to March 28, 1973⁠,” (Jan. 21, 1973)  ⁠Pardons granted by President Barack Obama⁠  ⁠Pardons granted by President Joe Biden⁠  ⁠Pardons granted by President Bill Clinton⁠  ⁠Pardons granted by President Donald Trump⁠ Stay Connected and Learn More Questions or comments about the show? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠podcast@constitutioncenter.org⁠⁠⁠ Continue the conversation by following us on social media @ConstitutionCtr. ⁠⁠⁠Sign up⁠⁠⁠ to receive Constitution Weekly, our email roundup of constitutional news and debate. Follow, rate, and review wherever you listen. Join us for an upcoming ⁠⁠⁠live program⁠⁠⁠ or watch recordings on ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠. Support our important work. ⁠⁠⁠Donate⁠⁠

"J6 COMMUTATION" James Brett, Joseph Thomas and Chris Worrel join Silk to discuss Life after the commutations and Pardons from President Trump. Tonight at 10pm ET on Lindell TV. #DiamondandSilk http://DiamondandSilkMedia.com Use Promo Code: DIAMOND or TRUMPWON 1. http://DiamondandSilkStore.com2. https://thedrardisshow.com/shop-all/?aff=123. http://PatchThat.com4. https://cardiomiracle.com/?ref=DIAMOND5. https://MyPillow.com/TrumpWon6. https://DrStellaMD.com7. https://www.Curativabay.com/?aff=18. http://MaskDerma.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Brian Kalt of Michigan State College of Law and Jeffrey Toobin, author of The Pardon: The Politics of Presidential Mercy, explore the founders' vision for the pardon power and the use of the presidential pardon throughout American history—from Thomas Jefferson's pardons to those issued by Presidents Biden and Trump. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates. Resources Jeffrey Toobin, The Pardon: The Politics of Presidential Mercy (2025) Brian Kalt, Constitutional Cliffhangers (2012) Nixon Pardon (Gerald Ford Presidential Library) Trump v. United States (2024) Alexander Hamilton, The Federalist No. 74, New York Packet (March 28, 1788) Abraham Lincoln, “Proclamation 124—Offering Pardon to Deserters” (March 11, 1865) United States v. Klein (1871) Ex parte Garland (1866) Andrew Glass, “Bush pardons Iran-Contra felons, Dec. 24, 1992,” Politico (Dec. 24, 2018) Presidential Records Act Donald Trump, “Granting Pardons and Commutation of Sentences for Certain Offenses Relating to the Events at or Near the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021,” (Jan. 20. 2025) Jimmy Carter, “Proclamation 4483—Granting pardon for violations of the Selective Service Act, August 4, 1964, to March 28, 1973,” (Jan. 21, 1973) Pardons granted by President Barack Obama Pardons granted by President Joe Biden Pardons granted by President Bill Clinton Pardons granted by President Donald Trump Stay Connected and Learn More Questions or comments about the show? Email us at podcast@constitutioncenter.org Continue the conversation by following us on social media @ConstitutionCtr. Sign up to receive Constitution Weekly, our email roundup of constitutional news and debate. Follow, rate, and review wherever you listen. Join us for an upcoming live program or watch recordings on YouTube. Support our important work. Donate

ITSF EPISODE 376 Carlos Watson Commutation Reaction, Elon Baby Mama Drama, and No Love for Kid Rock LIVE AND IN PUBLIC, IF YOU WILL on this week's episode of IF THE SHOES FIT, a show where we solve salacious situations by stepping into the shoes of the shaken...the chagrined...the kerfuffed! I'm your host Alexei Auld, author of 7 Secret Sources of Inspiration: A Snappy Guide for Creative Procrastinators, and joining me are guests John Nash from Hey Not The Face Podcast and Eugene S Robinson, author of the memoir, “A Walk Across Dirty Water and Straight Into Murderer's Row”. Collectively the Puncholes. Subscribe, if you haven't already. And join our Patreon. patreon.com/iftheshoesfit. Now let's get to stepping! Step into the shoes of Carlos Watson. President Trump COMMUTED your prison sentence for conspiracy to commit securities fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. Is your next act to enjoy your FREEDOM as a private citizen or is it time to hitch your wagon on the TRUMP TRAIN, live and in public, if you will? Step into the shoes of Elon Musk. You're paying one of your baby mama's TWO POINT FIVE MILLION DOLLARS on top of FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS A YEAR. And how does she SHOW GRATITUDE? HOCKING HER TESLA and claiming POVERTY! Walk us through how to prevent your baby mama from raising a BOY NAMED SUE looking to END YOU, live and in public, if you will! Step into the shoes of Kid Rock. You convinced our President to help your fellow musicians to CURB ticket scalping, PROMOTE FAIR PRICING, and DIRECT SALES to the FANS to FIGHT resale ticket INFLATION. And how did AMERICA RESPOND? RIDICULING YOU and your PATRIOTIC CLOTHING. How do you put some RESPEC on YOUR NAME, live and in public, if you will? REGULAR FEATURE: LEGION OF DOOM REGULAR FEATURE: GRIFTER'S DELIGHT REGULAR FEATURE: MISTYAF THANKS FOR JOINING US And join our Patreon. patreon.com/iftheshoesfit.

Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato gave her quarterly address to County Council, and while there's a lot of uncertainty around funding, there are also things to celebrate. Like more bathrooms in the parks! But if you see any downed birds, be mindful of bird flu and please don't touch. Biden's outgoing pardons are back in the news — including one granted to a judge convicted in the ‘Kids for Cash' scandal — and we're taking a dive into autopen lore. Plus, we're recapping Pennsylvania's special elections, celebrating the start of the Pirates new season and fewer potholes at Pittsburgh Mills, and it's time to apply to be a lifeguard for both city and county pools.  Notes and references from today's show: Allegheny County Council Regular Address — March 25, 2025 [YouTube] ACT NOW: Stop Catastrophic Service Cuts [Pittsburghers for Public Transit] What's an autopen, and does it void Biden's pardons? [NPR]  The Autopen: How the Robotic Pen Has Changed Presidential History [Shapell] Biden's Commutation in ‘Kids for Cash' Scandal Angers Some Pennsylvania Families [AP] Justice in ‘Kids-for-Cash' Scheme & PA's Trip to Legalize Psychedelics [City Cast Pittsburgh] The MySpace Misdemeanor [Crime Show] Democrats keep control of Pennsylvania House with election win; GOP Senate district sees close race [AP News] Site of former Donny's Place gay bar isn't historic, Pittsburgh planners agree [PublicSource] Pittsburgh Mills pothole patching underway, but legal troubles seem unlikely to disappear [TribLive] Multiple families of trans kids denied gender-affirming medications at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh [The Pitt News] Tell UPMC: Stop Doing Trump's Bidding Rally [Instagram] Pittsburgh parks department hopes to open all 18 pools this summer [WESA] Learn more about the sponsors of this March 28th episode: Pittsburgh Opera History UnErased Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news? Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're also on Instagram @CityCastPgh! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textFairfax criminal defense lawyer Jonathan Katz named this podcast Beat the Prosecution in sync with his teacher SunWolf's watchword that reality is no obstacle. By shooting for the stars, great outcomes be achieved in court. Nonetheless, plenty of criminal defendants get convicted, requiring all criminal defense lawyers to be great at sentencing. Recently, Jon Katz's fellow criminal defense lawyer Bret Lee told Jon of his and lawyer Marvin Miller's Northern Virginia federal criminal defense client Felicia Donald, saying she was willing to be on Jon's podcast. Dr. Donald is a physician who in 2020 entered a guilty plea to one prescription drug violation count involving opioids and one health care fraud count. Despite the prosecution's request for a fourteen year prison sentence and to include obstruction of justice in her sentencing guidelines, Dr. Donald's legal team obtained a sentence that was half of that, and that avoided a finding of obstruction. Dr. Donald is Jon Katz's second former inmate to appear on the Beat the Prosecution podcast. A big difference between the two is that the first such guest, Susan Crane, engages in peace actions against armaments and military facilities, admits her actions and asserts their justification under international law. Most other criminal defendants, including Dr. Donald, never seek any prosecution nor attention to their prosecution. Where most convicted criminal defendants would prefer to keep a low profile about their cases, Dr. Donald does a big service to current and future defendants by here discussing step-by-step her oversight in not securing a lawyer before she reported alleged wrongdoing by one of her employees to law enforcement officers (LEO) and before she turned over her cellphone and business documents to LEO, how she chose her initial and subsequent legal team, how she weathered the storm of incarceration during the pandemic and found opportunities to help fellow inmates, how she witnessed seriously inadequate health care for numerous inmates and dealt with her own serious health issues as an inmate, and how she obtained a sentence commutation under the CARES Act. For this episode, then, beating the prosecution is about obtaining the best possible sentence and being as resilient as possible from the point of arrest to the time of release from incarceration. Jon thanks Felicia Donald and Bret Lee for joining him. This podcast with Fairfax, Virginia criminal / DUI lawyer Jon Katz is playable on all devices at podcast.BeatTheProsecution.com. For more information, visit https://KatzJustice.com or contact us at info@KatzJustice.com, 703-383-1100 (calling), or 571-406-7268 (text). If you like what you hear on our Beat the Prosecution podcast, please take a moment to post a review at our Apple podcasts page (with stars only, or else also with a comment) at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beat-the-prosecution/id1721413675

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In 2023, Anna and On The Media's Micah Loewinger traveled to Montana to talk to Tasha Adams, the ex-wife of Stewart Rhodes, who founded the far-right paramilitary group, the Oath Keepers. Stewart had been charged with seditious conspiracy for his participation in the January 6 Capitol riots, and Tasha was eagerly awaiting sentencing: “I need him to stay locked away so my kids can legally cut contact with him when they're 18.” Tasha described their decades-long marriage, from their courtship in a ballroom dance class in Las Vegas, to abuse and isolation as Stewart became transfixed on politics and apocalyptic ideas. She and her six kids managed to escape in 2018. And shortly after our conversation there was some good news for Tasha: her divorce was finalized, and Stewart got a long sentence – 18 years.  Then Trump was re-elected, and on his first day in office he issued nearly 1,500 pardons and commuted the sentences of 14 of his supporters in connection with Jan. 6. Among them was Stewart.  This week we're replaying our 2023 conversation with Tasha, as well as a portion of a follow-up conversation we recorded with her right before Trump's inauguration. Watch: Trailer for ‘King of the Apocalypse'  Podcast production by Zoe Azulay Death, Sex & Money is now produced by Slate! To support us and our colleagues, please sign up for our membership program, Slate Plus! Members get ad-free podcasts, bonus content on lots of Slate shows, and full access to all the articles on Slate.com. Sign up today at slate.com/dsmplus. And if you're new to the show, welcome. We're so glad you're here. Find us and follow us on Instagram and you can find Anna's newsletter at annasale.substack.com. Our new email address, where you can reach us with voice memos, pep talks, questions, critiques, is deathsexmoney@slate.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2023, Anna and On The Media's Micah Loewinger traveled to Montana to talk to Tasha Adams, the ex-wife of Stewart Rhodes, who founded the far-right paramilitary group, the Oath Keepers. Stewart had been charged with seditious conspiracy for his participation in the January 6 Capitol riots, and Tasha was eagerly awaiting sentencing: “I need him to stay locked away so my kids can legally cut contact with him when they're 18.” Tasha described their decades-long marriage, from their courtship in a ballroom dance class in Las Vegas, to abuse and isolation as Stewart became transfixed on politics and apocalyptic ideas. She and her six kids managed to escape in 2018. And shortly after our conversation there was some good news for Tasha: her divorce was finalized, and Stewart got a long sentence – 18 years.  Then Trump was re-elected, and on his first day in office he issued nearly 1,500 pardons and commuted the sentences of 14 of his supporters in connection with Jan. 6. Among them was Stewart.  This week we're replaying our 2023 conversation with Tasha, as well as a portion of a follow-up conversation we recorded with her right before Trump's inauguration. Watch: Trailer for ‘King of the Apocalypse'  Podcast production by Zoe Azulay Death, Sex & Money is now produced by Slate! To support us and our colleagues, please sign up for our membership program, Slate Plus! Members get ad-free podcasts, bonus content on lots of Slate shows, and full access to all the articles on Slate.com. Sign up today at slate.com/dsmplus. And if you're new to the show, welcome. We're so glad you're here. Find us and follow us on Instagram and you can find Anna's newsletter at annasale.substack.com. Our new email address, where you can reach us with voice memos, pep talks, questions, critiques, is deathsexmoney@slate.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2023, Anna and On The Media's Micah Loewinger traveled to Montana to talk to Tasha Adams, the ex-wife of Stewart Rhodes, who founded the far-right paramilitary group, the Oath Keepers. Stewart had been charged with seditious conspiracy for his participation in the January 6 Capitol riots, and Tasha was eagerly awaiting sentencing: “I need him to stay locked away so my kids can legally cut contact with him when they're 18.” Tasha described their decades-long marriage, from their courtship in a ballroom dance class in Las Vegas, to abuse and isolation as Stewart became transfixed on politics and apocalyptic ideas. She and her six kids managed to escape in 2018. And shortly after our conversation there was some good news for Tasha: her divorce was finalized, and Stewart got a long sentence – 18 years.  Then Trump was re-elected, and on his first day in office he issued nearly 1,500 pardons and commuted the sentences of 14 of his supporters in connection with Jan. 6. Among them was Stewart.  This week we're replaying our 2023 conversation with Tasha, as well as a portion of a follow-up conversation we recorded with her right before Trump's inauguration. Watch: Trailer for ‘King of the Apocalypse'  Podcast production by Zoe Azulay Death, Sex & Money is now produced by Slate! To support us and our colleagues, please sign up for our membership program, Slate Plus! Members get ad-free podcasts, bonus content on lots of Slate shows, and full access to all the articles on Slate.com. Sign up today at slate.com/dsmplus. And if you're new to the show, welcome. We're so glad you're here. Find us and follow us on Instagram and you can find Anna's newsletter at annasale.substack.com. Our new email address, where you can reach us with voice memos, pep talks, questions, critiques, is deathsexmoney@slate.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2023, Anna and On The Media's Micah Loewinger traveled to Montana to talk to Tasha Adams, the ex-wife of Stewart Rhodes, who founded the far-right paramilitary group, the Oath Keepers. Stewart had been charged with seditious conspiracy for his participation in the January 6 Capitol riots, and Tasha was eagerly awaiting sentencing: “I need him to stay locked away so my kids can legally cut contact with him when they're 18.” Tasha described their decades-long marriage, from their courtship in a ballroom dance class in Las Vegas, to abuse and isolation as Stewart became transfixed on politics and apocalyptic ideas. She and her six kids managed to escape in 2018. And shortly after our conversation there was some good news for Tasha: her divorce was finalized, and Stewart got a long sentence – 18 years.  Then Trump was re-elected, and on his first day in office he issued nearly 1,500 pardons and commuted the sentences of 14 of his supporters in connection with Jan. 6. Among them was Stewart.  This week we're replaying our 2023 conversation with Tasha, as well as a portion of a follow-up conversation we recorded with her right before Trump's inauguration. Watch: Trailer for ‘King of the Apocalypse'  Podcast production by Zoe Azulay Death, Sex & Money is now produced by Slate! To support us and our colleagues, please sign up for our membership program, Slate Plus! Members get ad-free podcasts, bonus content on lots of Slate shows, and full access to all the articles on Slate.com. Sign up today at slate.com/dsmplus. And if you're new to the show, welcome. We're so glad you're here. Find us and follow us on Instagram and you can find Anna's newsletter at annasale.substack.com. Our new email address, where you can reach us with voice memos, pep talks, questions, critiques, is deathsexmoney@slate.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I call this episode “Anchor's Aweigh” for two reasons.  First, there is a potential seismic shift in federal sentencing coming, which would go far to eliminate what we call the dreaded “anchoring effect” of the draconian and deeply dysfunctional sentencing guidelines. If this passes, it will likely be the biggest change in guideline sentencing since Booker was decided twenty years ago. The other reason for the title is because the achor's up on the new ship of state, and anyone paying attention should feel deeply unmoored.  The vessel is powering through dark and dangerous waters, with seemingly nothing other than doom on the horizon, particularly when it comes to our criminal system.  If you are not a guidelines nerd, and you'd like to hear our take on recent pardons and relevant executive orders from the new administration, then fast forward to 24:30.   Lastly, please excuse the bad quality of the recording.  I had the pleasure of being in the same physical space ("IRL" as the kids call it) with Mark Allenbaugh, which is a very rare occurrence.  So we hunkered down in a booth at Jack's Steakhouse and Seafood in Bismark, North Dakota (https://jackssteakhouse.net), and recorded this episode. The "live" element without my good sound stuff explains why the recording is a little wonky.   IN THIS EPISODE: Proposed guideline amendments eliminating departures and limiting supervised release; Thoughts on the sweeping pardons issued by both the Biden and Trump administration; Thoughts on some of the new executive orders that will significantly impact  federal criminal law.   LINKS:    Link to public comment on guideline page: https://comment.ussc.gov/apex/r/ussc_apex/publiccomment/home   Link to proposed amendments:   https://www.ussc.gov/policymaking/federal-register-notices/federal-register-notice-proposed-2024-2025-amendments-published-december-2024   Past Set For Sentencing Episode on Pardons – This episode  (105) dropped at the beginning of January, before Pres. Biden cleared federal death row and issued sweeping “pre-emptive” pardons for his family and others: https://youtu.be/cuQrGO8HNlw?si=uIBxTauumZAqg5TU    

Donald Trump has been back in the White House for less than a week, but already it's been a wild ride. From immigration policy to pardons for the January 6 rioters, the president is quickly changing America. Today, senior political correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, Molly Ball, on the defining moments of Donald Trump's first days as the 47th US President. Molly Ball says Trump's second term feels more focused and self-assured, with less infighting and more decisive actions. She highlights the sweeping changes to immigration policy and the controversial pardons for January 6 rioters. Ball also notes the significant shift in Trump's approach, with a well-organised team executing his central promises. The episode delves into the potential long-term consequences of Trump's actions on American society and the political landscape.Featured: Molly Ball, senior political correspondent for The Wall Street JournalKey Topics:Donald TrumpImmigration policyJanuary 6 pardonsBirthright citizenshipExecutive ordersUS politicsTrump administrationUS Capitol riotTrump's second term

In this episode of the National Crawford Roundtable podcast Neil, Bob and John recap the 2025 Inauguration and discuss Executive Orders already completed by President Trump.

Host Paul Pacelli heard from a lot of outraged callers on Wednesday's "Connecticut Today" regarding a White House commutation for a convicted Connecticut killer (00:32). GOP State Senator Dr. Jeff Gordon offered his thoughts on that controversial clemency ok'd by former President Joe Biden (15:22). Hearst Connecticut Media columnist and senior editor Dan Haar dropped by to chat about covering the Trump Inauguration in D.C. (22:29) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Dr. Harish Ahuja on alcohol and cancer risks, Brian Bull on Leonard Peltier's commutation, and a Midwest farmer's legal challenge to ‘Swampbuster.'

We begin with Donald Trump's inaugural address where he laid out some of his priorities upon taking office. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump launched meme coins that have experts on edge. Two federal prisoners are fighting to stay on death row. Cecile Richards, the former president of Planned Parenthood, has died at 67. And, we'll talk about one impact of a grim global mood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shannon Agofsky and Len Davis, both convicted murderers, have refused to sign paperwork that would reduce their sentences to life without parole saying it puts them at a legal disadvantage as they appeal their cases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's January 2025, and we're in the final days of the Biden administration.  He has had a busy last month or so issuing pardons and commutations.   This unfettered power is rightly scrutinized but often misunderstood.  The bigger problem is, the whole damn process appears to be broken.  And although Pres. Biden has done some good things with his power, it still represents a small fraction of those languishing in prison who deserve action. Margeret Love was the head of the US Pardon office from 1990-97, she had a front row seat to the pardon process, and continues to represent clients seeking pardons. Mark Allenbaugh needs no introduction.  His stats help us put many of these decisions into the proper perspective.  Both of them join us on the first episode of the new year to lend their unique perspective to this very timely issue!   IN THIS EPISODE   The Hunter Biden Pardon The 1500 commutations of those who BOP had released to home confinement during Covid; The difference between pardons and clemency; When did things really start to go off the rails in the US Pardon office? (spoiler alert, it was the Clinton years); Is it true that when you accept a pardon it is an admission of guilt? Trumps promise to pardon the January 6th defendants; Can a president pardon himself? Why the pardon essentially makes the president the "DOJ's Janitor"; How the pardon power should be managed going forward; Michael Conahan commutation (the judge embroiled in “cash for kids” scandal); Rita Crundwell (Dixon, IL Comptroller fraud) commutation.   LINKS: For more info on the Rita Crundwell Case, there's a great documentary produced by Prof. Kelly Richmond Pope called "All the Queens Horses" currently available on Amazon Prime (https://www.amazon.com/All-Queens-Horses-Gene-Biggerstaff/dp/B07BPNGP85).  She also writes about it in her book, "Fool Me Once" https://a.co/d/hQzJFUY I had Dr. Pope on the podcast to talk about this case a while back  As for the "Kids for Cash" judge who just had his sentence commuted, here's his wiki page:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Conahan Here's our two previous episodes on Hunter Biden.  The first talks in detail about the political nature of his prosecution and his original plea bargain falling apart and the next happened live after he pled guilty in California:  Ep. 64: Too Cute by Half: Why Hunter's Plea Went South:  https://youtu.be/sWEzwKLQCoo?si=rK3qRURAJVQtXXk5 Ep. 92: Livestream Bonus: Hunter Biden Edition:  https://www.youtube.com/live/B3VL-cJlXSo?si=r1zAdBS6C2s_STTO(make sure you forward through the first two minutes of tech disaster)  And we talk in depth about the concept of "lawfare".

This week, we finish the story with a trial for 12 murders, including the firebombing of women & children. He wants to be his own lawyer, then changes his mind, but his whole case unravels when several of his crew testify against him. he lashes out & makes more threats, but the evidence is very strong. Will he be executed, or will the President of the United States get him off the hot seat?Call the judge in your murder trial a "nazi", have your best friends turn on you, and have your only hope to avoid the death penalty rest with the highest office in the land with Kaboni Savage - Part 2!!Check us out, every Tuesday!We will continue to bring you the biggest idiots in sports history!! Hosted by James Pietragallo & Jimmie Whisman Donate at... patreon.com/crimeinsports or with paypal.com using our email: crimeinsports@gmail.com Get all the CIS & STM merch at crimeinsports.threadless.com Go to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things CIS & STM!! Contact us on... twitter.com/crimeinsports crimeinsports@gmail.com facebook.com/Crimeinsports instagram.com/smalltownmurderSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tommy and New Orleans District Attorney Jason Williams about the Len Davis commutation, reducing violent crime, and looking ahead to 2025

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Cyber Security expert Dave Sampson joins the show to discuss American Airlines flight issues and the mysterious drones spotted over New Jersey. Plus, more on Sean O'Brien's sit down with Tucker Carlson.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

War Room Christmas Eve Special: Trump Slams Biden's Commutation of Nearly Every Federal Death Row Prisoner's Sentence

Former Prosecutor Ed Dowd Jr. is speaking out against President Biden after two St. Louis bank robbers are off death row. Norris G. Holder was sentenced in 1998 for the fatal shooting of a security guard during a bank robbery at Lindell Bank in 1997. He is a co-defendant of Billie Allen. Allen was sentenced in 1998 for his involvement in an armed bank robbery during which a bank guard was killed.

D&P Highlight: Controversial commutation on the way out the door. bonus 467 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 19:57:25 +0000 oGCRNofYa2oZlcPMi2xOm4TTzH0DnVvw news The Dana & Parks Podcast news D&P Highlight: Controversial commutation on the way out the door. You wanted it... Now here it is! Listen to each hour of the Dana & Parks Show whenever and wherever you want! 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False https://player.amperwavepod

McLean County State's Attorney Ladd Erickson has not been mincing words in his reaction to some of President Joe Biden's pardons that impact our region. He's called them "ridiculous" and "despicable," though he wants to be clear that this didn't have anything to do with politics. "Some of the stuff that President Trump said he's going to pardon is despicable," he said on this episode of Plain Talk. But at least one of Biden's pardons is very, very personal to him. Erickson was involved in bringing Hunter Hanson to justice. Hanson defrauded dozens of people to the tune of about $11 million, but as Erickson explained to us on the show, his victim pool is larger than that. Whole businesses, some of which were the pillars of their small, rural communities, collapsed as a result of Hanson's actions. And President Biden commuted his sentence. Why? "I have no idea," Erickson told us, "and that's one of the frustrations." Also on this episode, Sen. Dale Patten, a Republican from Watford City, weighs in on the controversy over the proposed Maah Daah Hey National Monument. A group of activists are pushing hard to get President Biden to create this monument with an executive order on his way out of office, but Patten says it's far too big a decision to be made unilaterally in Washington D.C. "This is 140,000 acres," he said. "This is twice the size of Theodore Roosevelt National Park." He also said that Biden using the authority of the Antiquities Act would be in appropriate. "It's a circumvention of congressional intent when wilderness is declared a national monument." Patten said his criticism of the project isn't political. "As the proposal sits, I don't care who the president is, there would be opposition." He would prefer that local stakeholders in North Dakota -- from agricultural interests to industrial interests to tribes and all levels of state and local government -- work together on a plan to address whatever protections these lands need. "Do we need to include the federal to do that? No we don't," he said. If you want to participate in Plain Talk, just give us a call or text at 701-587-3141. It's super easy — leave your message, tell us your name and where you're from, and we might feature it on an upcoming episode. To subscribe to Plain Talk, search for the show wherever you get your podcasts or use one of the links below. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket Casts | Episode Archive

DNC Chair candidate Ben Wikler discusses his vision to lead the party into the future after its stinging Election Day defeat. Plus, Lisa Rubin on the potential chilling effect from ABC News' settlement with Donald Trump.

This week I sat down with Colorado's David Carrillo, who was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole thirty years ago, when he was 19 years old. Since then, David has accomplished some incredible things behind bars. He enrolled in college, completed his Bachelor's and then his Master's Degree, and then got hired to teach for a local college inside prison while he was still incarcerated. We talk about life in prison, drugs in prison, prison education, redemption, identity changes in prison, politics in prison, and we focus on the importance of educational opportunities inside. Support the show

This episode is optimized for video.    James was born and raised in Dallas, Texas and is the youngest of 8 children in his family. Despite both of his parents working, his family was always involved in illegal activity. At a very young age, James began selling drugs. He saw the benefits it brought to those who did it. He was arrested at the age of 20 for this very behavior. By the time he was 21, James was convicted by a jury and was sentenced to 40-years in Federal Prison.  His life changed in his first year of incarceration. He heard about the Lord and committed his life to Christ in 2000. He spent the next almost 21 years growing in his faith and relationship with God and changing his perspective on what is good in this world. Miraculously, 10 days shy of 21 years, his sentence was commuted. This was done on the last day of Trump's presidency with the support of about 30 other people he didn't know.  As he looks back on his experiences, he's humbled by how God orchestrates people's lives, and he's grateful. “You never know whose life you are going to change” - James Cruz We do a few shout outs and announcements then a devotional on being blinded by darkness. We honor Dalton on his last weekend with a trip to the Ranger game. Don't forget to have your family subscribe out in the world. Make sure you are subscribed on Pando. To learn more about Forgiven Felons or to buy merchandise visit forgivenfelons.org/shop T ell your loved one in prison or jail to watch on the Pando app on Forgiven Felons channel or listen on the podcast app on their tablet. Please like, share, and subscribe. "Your background shouldn't HOLD you back, it should pay you back"

White House Flummoxed by Hunter's guilty verdict,  Nancy Pelosi gets outed by herself and a Supreme Court Justice's wife jumps ugly. There were a lot of revelations in theis week's "did they really just say that" moments.

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on President Biden's latest comments on his son's felony gun crime convictions.

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the White House is not taking commutation for Hunter Biden off the table.

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the White House is not ruling out a potential commutation for Hunter Biden after his federal gun crimes conviction.

AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on Hunter Biden's gun trial's effect on the president's reelection bid.

On this day in 1920, the Socialist Party of America nominated Eugene V. Debs as its presidential candidate.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A carcinoma is a type of cancer that forms solid tumors. Carcinomas can appear in the skin, breasts, internal organs, and glands. They form in epithelial cells, which line the outer surface of the skin and the covering and lining of organs and internal passageways, such as the gastrointestinal tract.   Carcinoma accounts for 80% to 90% of all cancer diagnoses.   For entertainment purposes only.

Following the disclosure of the contents of a letter by Tan Sri Shafee Abdullah, the lawyer for convicted former PM Datuk Seri Najib Razak, which purportedly detailed the process in which the decision was made by the Pardons Board, debates have been raging. Arinah Najwa Ahmad Said, Director at BowerGroup Asia breaks down how these developments might affect Umno as well as the Madani government.Image credit: Shutterstock.com

Discover the inspiring journey of Chalana McFarland, a 2021 Presidential Executive Clemency Recipient, as she shares her incredible story on "Getting to the Top!" Join me in exploring her path from a first-time offender serving 17 years in federal custody to becoming a vocal advocate for criminal justice and prison reform. Chalana, a former law practitioner, honors graduate of Florida A&M University, and author of the upcoming book "Collateral Consequences," offers unique insights. In this podcast, we delve into Chalana's roles as a Project Manager for CAN-DO Clemency, legislative reform co-chair, and Administrative In-Reach Coordinator for the Ladies of Hope Ministries. She actively contributes to initiatives like the Women of Color Initiative and serves on advisory boards for organizations like Fighting4Freedom and the Atlanta Incarcerated Art Project. Listen to Chalana's powerful voice on "Getting to the Top!" where she shares her experiences as a keynote speaker, faculty member for the 2021 NACDL State Criminal Justice Network Conference, and featured contributor to the Westside Gazette. Engage with her impactful work on the Commutation and Pardons Work Group, Forever Families Ad Hoc Work Group, and as a mentor for Prison to Ph.D (P2P). Chalana's story has reached national platforms, including NPR, StoryCorps, PBS News Hour, and Sirius Roach Brown Show. She has been featured on ACLU and VERA Institute sites. Subscribe now on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Audible, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube to be inspired by the transformative journey of this remarkable woman. Join us in celebrating resilience, advocacy, and the pursuit of justice.

It's election day across Oklahoma.New rules could make inmate commutations more difficult.The Thunder finally gets a win during its current road trip.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

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Born and raised in Midwest City, OK to Eddie and Wanda Gill. Rev. Dr. Eric Gill received a bachelor's degree in business management from the University of Central Oklahoma. He has obtained two master's degrees: a master's degree in the Science of Management from Southern Nazarene University, and Eric graduated, with honors, from the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University with a Master of Divinity Degree where he was also certified in Church Administration. On May 13, 2017, Eric received his Doctor of Ministry Degree from the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University, his research focused on: Deconstructing Eurocentric Pedagogies in Middle-Class Black Youth. Additionally, Dr. Eric Gill is certified in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Management from Cornell University. A lover of community and basketball, Dr Gill, is also the Assistant Boys Basketball Coach at the historic Booker T. Washington High School, in Tulsa, OK. Dr. Gill is a licensed and ordained Baptist Minister. In addition, Rev. Dr. Eric Gill has taught and lectured across the country. Dr. Eric J. Gill is a member of the Oklahoma City Council of Church's IMPACT Committee, a part of the Leadership Tulsa 64 cohort, the Faith Coalition for the Commutation of Julius Jones; and he is the proud Chaplain of the Alpha Tau Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated Dr. Gill has been married to the beautiful, Kendra L. Gill. The two of them have an energetic five-year-old boy, Emyr Jason Gill. And on July 7, 2021, they were blessed with a beautiful baby girl, Emani Jade. Eric's goal is to serve & love God's people. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marquess-dennis/support

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Wednesday's midweek "Connecticut Today" with host Paul Pacelli featured a chat with Brookfield GOP State Sen. Stephen Harding on a controversy surrounding policy changes on future prison sentence commutations (0:29). Hearst Connecticut editor and columnist Dan Haar stopped by for his weekly update (11:47), while Paul had a few thoughts on possible Metro-North service cutbacks (19:28).   Image Credit: Getty Images

Writing a commutation is an emotional experience for Bobby as he pours his heart and soul into his letter. It's impossible to write without feeling remorse, regret, and sadness, which is why it's taken so long to finish. We also want to thank everyone who took the time to write letters of support, and stay tuned for future updates. If you liked this episode please visit Notes From The Pen on Patreon and sign up - it helps supply bits of food, coffee, phone calls, and these podcasts.  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=56777802 You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on the website:   notesfromthepen.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/NotesFromThePen  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CJYuOh4pKxa/?igshid=y8lo9kbdifvq    * Intro and Outro beats were created just for Notes From The Pen by PJ Trofibio and Jeff Quintero and used with permission. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/r-caldwell/message

We share information about the clemency process in California including pardons, commutations and reprieves; as well as details about several cases where clemency was granted.

Bobby's prison is on full lock down due to Covid (again), so phone calls are extremely hard right now. This week's episode is one which was created for everyone involved with the commutation process (minus the welcome to Bitch intro), for those who helped us with support letters...or anyone who has a loved one locked up. We'd like to thank all of you who've joined our Patreon page, it has made such a positive impact with Bobby's time behind bars. We love you guys. You can read more about Bobby and prison reform, and check the progress of the Commutation on our website: notesfromthepen.com If you liked this episode please visit Notes From The Pen on Patreon and sign up - it's going towards Bobby's restitution, supplying bits of food, coffee, and helps keep these podcasts coming. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=56777802 Twitter: https://twitter.com/NotesFromThePen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CJYuOh4pKxa/?igshid=y8lo9kbdifvq * Intro and Outro beats were created just for Notes From The Pen by PJ Trofibio and Jeff Quintero and used with permission. YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHN6enhnEfCr6D45TX9kvVA GOOD TIME BILL https://www.notesfromthepen.com/new-blog-2/2021/10/7/michigan-good-time-bill-support-link-here Send GOOD TIME BILL support - email link mijustice.org/newletter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/r-caldwell/message