Assange Was Offered U.S. Pardon if He Cleared Russia, His Lawyer Says

The Associated Press Feb 19, 2020 Wikileaks founder will claim former Rep. Rohrabacher did so at behest of Trump in 2017 visit; president denies report through spokeswoman. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Key Witness in Navy SEAL Case Stuns Court by Taking Blame

JULIE WATSON AND BRIAN MELLEY / The Associated Press Jun 21, 2019 The twist illlustrates the challenges of prosecuting war crimes cases, especially those involving members of the secretive special forces. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Whitewashing War Crimes Has Become the American Way

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Jun 6, 2019 The government has failed to learn crucial lessons from prior war crimes. The American people will pay the price. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Trump Claims ‘Absolute Right’ to Pardon Himself

JONATHAN LEMIRE and CATHERINE LUCEY / The Associated Press Jun 4, 2018 Donald Trump's comments on Twitter came a day after attorney Rudy Giuliani played down the possibility that the president could pardon himself, suggesting he might have that authority but would be unwise to use it. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Why We Can’t Think Straight About Government

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Aug 30, 2017 Donald Trump's pardon of former Sheriff Joe Arpaio and the response to Hurricane Harvey highlight issues that threaten our nation's stability. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Presidential Pardon

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The Accomplice

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Noam Chomsky’s Bold Request Before President Obama Leaves Office (Video)

By Alexandra Rosenmann / AlterNet Dec 26, 2016 The public intellectual released a video Friday saying that "President Obama should issue a general pardon to undocumented immigrants." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Edward Snowden Makes His Case for a Pardon, Says Leaks Were ‘Necessary, Vital Things’ (Video)

By Deirdre Fulton / Common Dreams Sep 13, 2016 "I think when people look at the calculations of benefit, it is clear that in the wake of 2013, the laws of our nation changed," the whistleblower and former National Security Agency contractor tells The Guardian. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Instead of Pardoning a Turkey This Year, Obama Should Free This Man

Staff / Truthdig Oct 29, 2015 This year, the president should extend some Thanksgiving clemency to human beings—starting with Leonard Peltier. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

New York Times: Edward Snowden ‘Has Done His Country a Great Service’

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Jan 2, 2014 The New York Times is kicking off 2014 by demanding clemency or a plea deal for Edward Snowden. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Shades of Mercy: Presidential Forgiveness Heavily Favors Whites

Staff / Truthdig Dec 4, 2011 To avoid repeating a scandal like his predecessor’s, George W. Bush gave career lawyers in the Justice Department far-reaching authority to choose who got presidential pardons. The result: Whites are nearly four times as likely as minorities to win a pardon, even when the type of crime and severity of sentence are taken into account.Whites are nearly four times as likely as minorities to win a presidential pardon. Dig deeper ( 16 Min. Read )