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Trump Commutes Sentence of Stewart Rhodes, Oath Keepers Founder
The move, in effect, validated the far-right leader’s defiant claim that his criminal prosecution was a kind of political persecution.The New York Times - 5h -
Trump commutes sentences of Jan. 6 extremist group leaders; Tarrio gets pardon
President Trump commuted the sentences of Oath Keepers and Proud Boys leaders convicted of sedition in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack — but Enrique Tarrio, former national chair ...The Hill - 6h -
Biden commutes life sentence of Leonard Peltier, Native American activist imprisoned for almost 50 years
Joe Biden, in one of his final acts as president Monday, commuted the life sentence of Native American rights activist Leonard Peltier, who was convicted of killing two FBI agents on the Pine Ridge ...NBC News - 7h -
Trump issues sweeping pardons and commutations for Jan. 6 rioters
President Donald Trump issued a sweeping series of pardons for defendants charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.ABC News - 3h -
Biden commutes sentence of Native American activist Leonard Peltier
President Biden on Monday commuted the life sentence of activist Leonard Peltier, who was controversially convicted of murdering two FBI agents, within the final hour of his presidency. "The ...The Hill - 14h -
Kawhi Leonard closer to being the game-changer he once was for Clippers
Kawhi Leonard had one of his best games since returning from a knee injury, scoring 19 points in limited minutes during the Clippers' win over the Lakers.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Biden to Commute Drug Offender Sentences
The action, aimed at inmates who received harsher sentences based on old disparities in drug laws, is the broadest commutation of individual sentences ever issued by a U.S. president.The New York Times - 3d -
Navalny Lawyers Sentenced to Years in Prison
Three lawyers who defended the Russian opposition leader before his death were sentenced to up to five years as the biggest crackdown on dissent since the Soviet era deepened.The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
Biden sets presidential pardons, commutations record with alost 2,500 more
President Biden says he's commuting the sentences of almost 2,500 people convicted of nonviolent drug offenses. That gives him the presidential record for most individual pardons and commutations ...CBS News - 3d -
Joe Biden commutes sentences of nearly 2,500 non-violent drug offenders
Total number of pardons and commutations issued by US president is now higher than any of his predecessors. Joe Biden , who leaves office next week, announced on Friday he was commuting the ...The Guardian - 3d -
Biden sets pardons and commutations record with new clemency for nonviolent drug offenders
The president said that with Friday's action he has "now issued more individual pardons and commutations than any president in U.S. history."NBC News - 3d -
Biden commutes the sentences of nearly 2,500 non-violent drug offenders
President Biden on Friday announced he would commute the sentences of nearly 2,500 people convicted of non-violent drug offenses as one of his last major moves just days before leaving office. ...The Hill - 3d -
Takeaways from Trump’s Criminal Sentencing
Friday’s punishment was largely symbolic, but it ensured that Donald J. Trump would become America’s first felon president.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
Trump Is First President to Be Sentenced as a Felon
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s New York criminal case culminated with him avoiding jail, but he is set to become the first felon to occupy the Oval Office.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Bob Menendez to be sentenced in bribes case
Former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez may be sentenced to prison time after being convicted on 16 corruption charges. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Trump says sentencing was 'despicable charade'
President-elect Trump said his New York hush money sentencing Friday was a “despicable charade” in a Truth Social post. “As the American People have seen, this ‘case’ had no crime, no damages, no ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Trump fundraises immediately after sentencing
President-elect Trump swiftly tried to raise funds on the heels of his New York hush money sentencing Friday morning, asking supporters if they still “stand with him" in light of the cementing of ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
ND's Leonard clears protocol, back for 2nd half
Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard started the second half of Thursday's College Football Playoff semifinal against Penn State after clearing concussion protocol at halftime, coach Marcus Freeman ...ESPN - Jan. 9 -
Former FBI informant who fabricated Biden claims sentenced to prison
The former FBI informant who fabricated claims about President Biden and his son Hunter Biden accepting bribes was sentenced Wednesday to six years in prison, according to court documents. ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
'I don't have very good juke moves': Why Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard is so hard to tackle
The transfer from Duke has been instrumental in getting the Irish to the semifinal round.ESPN - Jan. 9 -
Clippers' Kawhi Leonard stepping away from team to be with family evacuated from L.A. wildfires, per report
As of Wednesday, 70,000 residents have been ordered to evacuate Los Angeles CountyCBS Sports - Jan. 8 -
Kawhi Leonard stepping away from Clippers to be with family impacted by Los Angeles fires
Kawhi Leonard's family is safe in Los Angeles after having to evacuate due to the fires in the region this week.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8 -
The Knicks are worn down, the Timberwolves lack chemistry & Kawhi Leonard returns
On today's episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vincent Goodwill is joined by Dan Titus and Ice Young to catch up on the latest NBA headlines regarding the Timberwolves, Knicks, Nuggets and Clippers.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8 -
When the blizzard hits, why are we still commuting?
As Winter Storm Blair wreaks havoc across the U.S., the lack of leadership in promoting remote work is frustrating and could have saved lives, reduced economic disruption and maintained normalcy.The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Two death row inmates reject Joe Biden’s commutations
The men are seeking to block the commutations, saying they would disadvantage their ongoing legal appeals. Two of the 37 federal prisoners whose death sentences were commuted to life in prison ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Trump tries to block Jack Smith report and inmates reject Biden commutation: Morning Rundown
Trump tries to block the public from seeing special counsel Jack Smith’s final report.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Two death row inmates reject Biden's commutation of their life sentences
Two federal prisoners who are among 37 inmates whose death sentences were commuted last month by Biden say they are refusing to accept his clemency actionNBC News - Jan. 6 -
NBA winners and losers: Thunder make statement, Kawhi Leonard returns, Heat mired in Jimmy Butler saga
Also, referees will forever fear passing Nikola Jokic the basketballCBS Sports - Jan. 6 -
Powell scores 20, Leonard has 12 points in return as Clippers cruise to 131-105 victory over Hawks
Norman Powell scored 20 points, Kawhi Leonard added 12 in his first game of the season and the Los Angeles Clippers rolled to a 131-105 victory over the Atlanta HawksABC News - Jan. 5 -
Kawhi Leonard scores 12 in season debut as Clippers overwhelm Hawks
Kawhi Leonard is still playing limited minutes, but the Clippers looked good in his return.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5 -
Kawhi Leonard in the starting lineup as he makes his season debut with Clippers
Kawhi Leonard was in the starting lineup and made his season debut as the Los Angeles Clippers hosted the Atlanta Hawks Saturday nightABC News - Jan. 4 -
Ryan Leonard At The World Juniors: "It's Cool To Be Hated."
The Washington Capitals first-rounder is Team USA's captain and emotional leader - and rival fans are letting him have it.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4 -
Kawhi Leonard injury update: Clippers star expected to make season debut Saturday vs. Hawks, per report
Leonard has missed the first 34 games of L.A.'s season with right knee inflammationCBS Sports - Jan. 4 -
Clippers' Kawhi Leonard upgraded to questionable, could make season debut Saturday against Atlanta
Kawhi Leonard evidently is ready to play basketball againABC News - Jan. 4 -
Kawhi Leonard to reportedly make season debut Saturday for Clippers
Leonard has missed 34 games so far for the Clippers.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4 -
Court Report: Florida State players suing Leonard Hamilton reveals deeper NIL issues throughout college sports
Matt Norlander also examines a profound problem for the ACC and makes 10 big predictions for 2025CBS Sports - Jan. 1 -
North Carolina Gov Cooper commutes sentences of 15 death row inmates on final day in office
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) on Tuesday commuted the death sentences of 15 inmates to life in prison without the possibility of parole, coinciding with New Year’s Eve and his final day in ...The Hill - Jan. 1 -
Six former Florida State players suing coach Leonard Hamilton over failed NIL payments
The complaint includes multiple text-message exchanges between players and some between players and Hamilton.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 30 -
FSU’s Leonard Hamilton Sued Over Alleged Unpaid NIL Promises
Six former Florida State basketball players sued Seminoles head basketball coach Leonard Hamilton in a Leon County (Fla.) trial court Monday, accusing Hamilton of failing to follow through on ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 30
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