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theivorybilledwoodpecker · 2 years

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Another way to phrase it is that the following House reps. voted to make it harder for 10-year-old rape victims to get abortions:

David Abbott, R-Rome City

Brad Barrett, R-Richmond

Stephen Bartels, R-Eckerty

Bruce Borders, R-Jasonville

Martin Carbaugh, R-Fort Wayne

Michelle Davis, R-Whiteland

J. Michael Davisson, R-Salem

Dale DeVon, R-Granger

Jeff Ellington, R-Bloomfield

Karen Engleman, R-Georgetown

Douglas Gutwein, R-Francesville

Dave Heine, R-New Haven

Matt Hostettler, R-Patoka

John Jacob, R-Indianapolis

Chris Jeter, R-Fishers

Jack Jordan, R-Bremen

Chris Judy, R-Fort Wayne

Joanna King, R-Middlebury

Ryan Lauer, R-Columbus

Cindy Ledbetter, R-Newburgh

Don Lehe, R-Brookston

Matt Lehman, R-Berne

Dan Leonard, R-Huntington

Shane Lindauer, R-Jasper

Chris May, R-Bedford

Peggy Mayfield, R-Martinsville

Doug Miller, R-Elkhart

Bob Morris, R-Fort Wayne

Curt Nisly, R-Milford

Tim O’Brien, R-Evansville

Zach Payne, R-Charlestown

J.D. Prescott, R-Union City

Ben Smaltz, R-Auburn

Craig Snow, R-Warsaw

Mike Speedy, R-Indianapolis

Jake Teshka, R-South Bend

Jeff Thompson, R-Lizton

Heath VanNatter, R-Kokomo

Timothy Wesco, R-Osceola

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douglasacogan · 4 years

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"Trump grants clemency to 11, including former junk bond king Michael Milken"

I have previously noted in this post three of Prez Trump's the high-profile clemency recipients today — Blagojevich, DeBartolo and Kerik — and I could not help but note these three were all white men of relative privilege convicted of crimes of power. But now I see this Los Angeles Times piece, which has the headline that serves as the title of this post, and I am learning that a total of 11 persons have received clemency from Prez Trump today:

President Trump Tuesday granted full pardons to seven convicted felons including Michael Milken, the former junk bond king who became a face of the insider trading financial scandals of the 1980s. An official White House statement praised Milken, who served two years in prison in the 1990s, was for his philanthropy.

Trump also commuted the sentence of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, found guilty nine years ago for trying to sell an open U.S. Senate seat. Trump announced the news at Joint Base Andrews as he embarked on a four-day west coast swing and just hours after the White House announced the first pardon, that of former San Francisco 49ers owner Edward DeBartolo, Jr., who was convicted in a gambling fraud scandal....

Trump also issued full pardons to Ariel Friedler, Paul Pogue, David Safavian and Angela Stanton. And he commuted sentences for three others: Tynice Nichole Hall, Crystal Munoz and Judith Negron.

Here is the link to the "Statement from the Press Secretary Regarding Executive Grants of Clemency" providing lots of background on all these individuals. Because of the sentencing element, I find the commutations especially interesting and here is how they are described (with bolding in the original):

In addition, the President is commuting the sentences of four individuals who have paid their debts to society and have worked to improve their lives and the lives of others while incarcerated.

Rod Blagojevich was the Governor of Illinois from 2003 until 2009, when he was charged with, among other things, offering an appointment to the United States Senate in exchange for campaign contributions. He was convicted of those charges and sentenced to 14 years in prison. Although the Seventh Circuit reversed some of his convictions related to the Senate appointment, it did not alter his 14-year sentence. He has spent 8 years in prison. People from across the political spectrum and from varied backgrounds have expressed support for shortening Mr. Blagojevich’s sentence, including Senator Dick Durbin, Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr., former Representative Bob Barr, Representatives Bobby Rush and Danny Davis, former Attorney General Eric Holder, and Bishop Byron Brazier. Additionally, more than a hundred of Mr. Blagojevich’s fellow inmates have written letters in support of reducing his sentence. During his confinement, Mr. Blagojevich has demonstrated exemplary character, devoting himself to improving the lives of his fellow prisoners. He tutors and teaches GED classes, mentors prisoners regarding personal and professional development, and speaks to them about their civic duties. Notwithstanding his lengthy sentence, Mr. Blagojevich also counsels inmates to believe in the justice system and to use their time in prison for self-improvement. His message has been to “keep faith, overcome fear, and never give up.”

Tynice Nichole Hall is a 36-year-old mother who has served nearly 14 years of an 18-year sentence for allowing her apartment to be used to distribute drugs. While in prison, Ms. Hall has completed a number of job-training programs and apprenticeships, as well as coursework towards a college degree. In addition, Ms. Hall has taught prison educational programs to other inmates. She has accepted responsibility for her past behavior and has worked hard to rehabilitate herself. Among those who support this grant of clemency are Clemency for All Non-Violent Drug Offenders Foundation, Alice Johnson, Dan Schneider, Matt Whitaker, Adam Brandon, Kevin Roberts, Brett Tolman, and John Hostettler.

Crystal Munoz has spent the past 12 years in prison as a result of a conviction for having played a small role in a marijuana smuggling ring. During this time, she has mentored people working to better their lives, volunteered with a hospice program, and demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to rehabilitation. The Texas A&M Criminal Defense Clinic, the Clemency for All Non-Violent Drug Offenders Foundation, Dan Schneider, Matt Whitaker, Adam Brandon, Kevin Roberts, Brett Tolman, John Hostettler, and Alice Johnson are among the many who support this grant of clemency.

Judith Negron is a 48-year-old wife and mother who was sentenced to 35 years in prison for her role as a minority-owner of a healthcare company engaged in a scheme to defraud the Federal Government. Ms. Negron has served 8 years of her sentence and has spent this time working to improve her life and the lives of her fellow inmates. Her prison warden and her counselor have written letters in support of clemency. According to her warden, Ms. Negron “has always shown herself to be a model inmate who works extremely well with others and has established a good working relationship with staff and inmates.” This grant of clemency is supported by the Clemency for All Non-Violent Drug Offenders Foundation, Dan Schneider, Matt Whitaker, Adam Brandon, Kevin Roberts, Brett Tolman, John Hostettler, and Alice Johnson, among others.

I am pretty sure based on postings at the CAN-DO site that Tynice Nichole Hall, Crystal Munoz and Judith Negron are all women of color. Gosh darn that Prez Trump, who always seems to find a way to both confirm and refute criticisms of how he approaches criminal justice matters.

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