Biden Grants Largest Single-Day Clemency, Commutes 1500 Sentences

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President Joe Biden has commuted nearly 1,500 sentences, marking the “largest single-day grant of clemency” in history. Alongside the commutations, Biden also pardoned 39 people. The specifics of individuals pardoned or who had their sentences commuted have not been detailed, although it included two of Chicago’s most notorious fraudsters.

Biden’s Historic Clemency Day: Nearly 1,500 Sentences Commuted

President Biden recently made a historic move, commuting nearly 1,500 sentences in a single day. This significant action, characterized as the largest single-day grant of clemency has caught the attention of the nation.

Alongside commuting sentences, President Biden also pardoned 39 individuals in what is being dubbed the biggest single-day act of clemency.

The Rise of Pardonville, USA

With this notable act of clemency, the US has been jokingly referred to as Pardonville, USA.

Chicago Fraudsters Included in Biden’s Clemency Move

Two of Chicago’s most infamous fraudsters were among those whose sentences were commuted by President Biden.

Full List of Biden’s Pardons

Curious regarding whom President Biden pardoned? You can view the full list of names released.

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