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Pardon Season, And A Case Before Biden w/ Shannon Lynch

Pardon Season, And A Case Before Biden w/ Shannon Lynch

Update: 2025-01-07
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It's January 7th. Today, we take a look at the history of presidential pardons, which often take place at the end of an outgoing president's term. Joe Biden is expected to -- and is being pressured to -- grant a number of pardons over the next few weeks.

Jody, NIki, and Kellie are joined by Shannon Lynch of the New America Foundation to look at the history of pardons, why they are often used for what seems like self-dealing, and how they can occasionally be used to right wrongs in the justice system.

Shannon recently reported on a case in which 8 young men were incorrectly imprisoned for a murder in Washington, DC. Now, the living six men are seeking a pardon.

Listen to "The Alley: DC's 8th And H Case" now.

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Pardon Season, And A Case Before Biden w/ Shannon Lynch

Pardon Season, And A Case Before Biden w/ Shannon Lynch

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