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Algeria court clears way for pardon of jailed French journalist Christophe Gleizes

French sports journalist Christophe Gleizes, detained in Algeria since 2024 on terror charges, may be eligible for a possible presidential pardon, his lawyers said Wednesday. Algeria's Court de Cassation, the country's highest appeals court, rejected prosecutors' calls for a tougher sentence, and noted the withdrawal of the defendant's own appeal.

France 24

Jailed French journalist drops appeal in Algeria and eyes presidential pardon

French journalist Christophe Gleizes has withdrawn his appeal to Algeria’s highest court, in a move his family hopes will open the door to a presidential pardon – and, ultimately, his release.

Radio France Internationale

Ghislaine Maxwell's Lawyer Says There Is 'a Good Chance' Trump Will Pardon Her, and He Has Not Yet Even Asked

Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer discusses the possibility of a presidential pardon, citing strategic timing amidst ongoing legal proceedings and political considerations.

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PG Sittenfeld Pardon In Spotlight Almost A Year After Trump Clemency

The Supreme Court cleared the way to dismiss charges against PG Sittenfeld, nearly a year after Donald Trump granted him a presidential pardon.

International Business Times UK

The Untold Reason Kristi Noem's Alleged Lover Corey Lewandowski Acted With 'Impunity' At DHS Revealed

Corey Lewandowski told associates he felt protected by the prospect of a presidential pardon while working inside DHS. The claim, which Lewandowski denies, deepens questions about his influence over Kristi Noem's troubled tenure and the murky lines of power around them.

International Business Times UK

How Corey Lewandowski Used Trump's Name to Do 'Whatever He Wanted' Inside Kristi Noem's DHS

Corey Lewandowski allegedly operated with unchecked authority at DHS, boasting that a presidential pardon from Donald Trump would protect him amid multiple misconduct and financial allegations.

International Business Times UK

'Reached a Breaking Point': Democrats Seek to Curb Trump's Pardon Power After 1,500 January 6 Releases and Crypto Boss Clemency

Democrats propose constitutional amendment to limit presidential pardon power after Trump's controversial clemencies, including 1,500 January 6 defendants.

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Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Says 'We Will Be Investing That in America' If U.S. Refunds Any Of Its $4.3 Billion Fine After Trump Pardon

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao says that Binance is not looking to receive a refund of fines paid as part of its 2023 settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice following his recent presidential pardon.

Benzinga

Sean 'Diddy' Combs Seeks Trump Pardon in Prostitution Case—Here's What It Means

Sean 'Diddy' Combs has asked Donald Trump for a presidential pardon after his prostitution-related conviction, raising legal, political and ethical questions about celebrity influence in the justice system.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump to Issue Presidential Pardon to Former Premier League Club Owner

The veteran businessman in question pled guilty to three counts in New York last year.

Sports Illustrated

'Sex Beast' Diddy Boasts to Prison Pals: Donald Trump Pardon Will Set Me Free

Sean 'Diddy' Combs, serving a federal prison term for prostitution-related charges, is reportedly seeking a presidential pardon from Donald Trump — but legal experts say the move remains speculative.

International Business Times UK

Binance.US Responds To Chris Murphy's Accusation That Platform Is 'Promoting' Trump-Linked Crypto After CZ's Pardon

Binance.US defended listing Trump family-backed cryptocurrencies on Wednesday in response to Sen. Chris Murphy’s (D-CT) accusation that the firm was repaying favors following Changpeng “CZ” Zhao’s presidential pardon.

Benzinga

Is Diddy's Prison Attack Story Real? 50 Cent Thinks He's Faking It to Get a Pardon

50 Cent mocks Diddy's alleged prison attack, accusing the rapper of exaggerating the story to boost his chances of a presidential pardon from Donald Trump.

International Business Times UK

Crypto Billionaire Changpeng Zhao 'Deeply Grateful' After Presidential Pardon, Hails Trump For Commitment To Fairness And Justice

Binance (CRYPTO: BNB) founder and billionaire Changpeng Zhao expressed his gratitude on Thursday after being pardoned by President Donald Trump and pledged to advance the U.S. cryptocurrency industry.

Benzinga

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‘I call him Puff Daddy’: Donald Trump confirms Diddy is begging for a presidential pardon

They seem pretty close.

International Business Times UK

Sean 'Diddy' Combs Reportedly Asked President Trump for Pardon After Sentencing — What We Know

Donald Trump claims Sean 'Diddy' Combs asked him for a presidential pardon amid ongoing legal investigations. Combs' side has not confirmed the alleged request.

The Independent UK

Imprisoned Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah on list for presidential pardon and release

Egyptian state media reports prominent activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah may be released from prison through a presidential pardon

Benzinga

Trump's Crypto Firm Allegedly Received Covert Aid From Binance Before Founder's Pardon Plea

According to a report, Binance, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, is alleged to have secretly assisted President Donald Trump family’s cryptocurrency firm prior to its founder, Changpeng Zhao, seeking a presidential pardon.

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R Kelly Overdose: Was It Part of a 'Secret' Murder Plot? Could Trump Grant a Presidential Pardon?

R Kelly's overdose sparks claims of a prison murder plot as his legal team seeks a Trump pardon. Could the disgraced singer be released?

The Independent UK

Diver convicted of freeing sharks off Florida coast says he was surprised by presidential pardon

A boat captain convicted of theft for freeing 19 sharks from a fisherman’s longline off Florida says he felt like he was living in an alternate universe for the past five years

Plunged in Debt

10 Famous People Who Have Received Presidential Pardons

The presidential pardon is one of the most potent and controversial powers granted to the President of the United States. Rooted in Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution, this authority allows the president to grant clemency for federal offenses, effectively erasing convictions or commuting sentences. Over the years, this…

International Business Times UK

Who Are Todd and Julie Chrisley? The Glamorous Reality Stars Trump Just Declared 'Free and Clean'

Famous couple's legal trouble and political controversy take a new turn with a presidential pardon

Latin Times

George Santos Says He Has Given Up On Seeking a Pardon From Trump And Will Go To Prison: 'I've Accepted My Fate'

Disgraced former congressman George Santos says he has given up on seeking a presidential pardon from Trump and has accepted he will spend seven years in prison

Radio France Internationale

Burkina Faso pardons 21 soldiers involved in failed 2015 coup

Twenty-one soldiers, convicted for their role in the failed coup d'état in Burkina Faso in September 2015, have received a presidential pardon.

Reason

Rachel Barkow: Did Trump and Biden Turn Pardons Into a Corrupt Joke?

Presidential pardons have become a tool of favoritism and politics.

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