Clemency

2024 - 12 - 18

Who Needs Santa When You've Got Clemency? Biden and Marcos Make Headlines!

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Tired of waiting for Santa to deliver gifts? President Biden and President Marcos are granting clemency for 1,500 people and one remarkable Filipina! Discover the juicy details!

In a bold move that’s sent ripples across the legal and political landscapes, President Joe Biden recently made the historic decision to grant clemency to nearly 1,500 individuals—marking the largest act of clemency executed in a single day. This act includes the pardoning of 39 people convicted of non-violent crimes, aiming to reduce the overwhelming sentences that plague our correctional facilities. As Mark Osler, a law professor, explains, this mass clemency reflects a growing compassion within the justice system, though some skeptics wonder if it’s just one more plaster on a broken system. While this is being celebrated as an act of kindness, critics are questioning whether this gesture truly addresses the root issues surrounding sentencing reform.

Meanwhile, in the Philippines, another compelling clemency tale is unfolding with the case of Mary Jane Veloso. After spending nearly 15 years on death row in Indonesia, she recently returned to the Philippines, hoping for a fresh start. Since her arrival, Mary Jane has made a heartfelt appeal to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. for executive clemency. Marcos’ response? He’s leaving it up to legal experts to review her case, stating that the decision is still far off. This intersection of two clemency narratives highlights the ongoing struggle for justice and rehabilitation across various international waters.

Interestingly, both Biden and Marcos are navigating a sea of public opinion while handling their respective clemency decisions. On one hand, Biden’s clemency grants are seen as a way to show empathy towards those caught in the throes of a rigid justice system. On the other hand, Marcos’ cautious approach with Veloso reflects the complex legal frameworks and societal expectations he must balance. As both leaders forge ahead, the effects of their decisions will not just impact the individuals concerned but might also set precedents for future clemency cases in both nations.

As these stories continue to develop, one might wonder where this trend of clemency will lead us. In recent years, the U.S. has seen increasing calls for reform in its prison system, with clemency acting as a potential first step towards rehabilitation for many. In contrast, the story of Mary Jane Veloso resonates deeply across the Philippine socio-political landscape. Her situation has ignited discussions about the treatment of overseas workers, the drug trade, and the complexities of legal justice. With public advocacy mounting, it’s a race against time to see how these two narratives of hope and redemption will play out. Did you know that in the U.S., the presidential pardon is mentioned in the Constitution, granting the president the power to pardon individuals for offences against the United States? Likewise, the Philippines also has a Board of Pardons and Parole that meticulously assesses clemency requests! These elements not only highlight the intricate nature of justice systems but also underline the power of compassion and second chances in two very different worlds.

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In the News: Mark Osler on President Biden's Historic Clemency ... (University of St. Thomas Newsroom)

Mark Osler, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, recently spoke with PBS News about President Biden's commutation of sentences for 1500 ...

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Pennsylvanians granted clemency under President Biden (WTAE Pittsburgh)

Roughly 1500 sentences were cut short, and 39 people who had been convicted of non-violent crimes were pardoned.

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Don't be fooled, Biden's mass clemency may be another half-measure (Yahoo News)

Last Thursday, the White House announced that President Biden was “granting clemency to nearly 1,500 Americans – the most ever in a single day.

Other voices: Unlike Hunter pardon, Biden's clemency grants are just (Longview News-Journal)

As President Joe Biden heads to the end of his time in the Oval Office, he is leaving with an act of compassion for those serving unnecessarily long federal ...

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Editorial: Biden's 'kids for cash' clemency is offensive to victims, and ... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

The commutation of the prison sentence of former Luzerne County judge Michael Conahan by President Joe Biden is a disgraceful act that dishonors the ...

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Neighboring businesses respond to notorious Duluth store owner's ... (CBS 3 Duluth)

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Bielema: Clemency doesn't fit the crime in Crundwell case (Shaw Local)

When President Joe Biden announced Thursday he was pardoning 39 people and commuting 1,500 prison sentences – the largest act of clemency in a single day ...

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'Kids for Cash' victims outraged by lack of clemency notificaiton (PAHomePage.com)

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The controversy over President Biden's clemency action for Luzerne County Kids for Cash Judge Michael Conahan continues ...

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Veloso appeals for clemency - Malaya Business Insight (Malaya)

MARY Jane Veloso, who arrived home yesterday after over a decade in an Indonesian prison, appealed to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to grant her clemency.

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Finally home after 14 years, Veloso's family, supporters call for full ... (Bulatlat)

Veloso, who had been on death row in Indonesia since 2010 because of drug trafficking charges, arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 ...

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Veloso family pins hopes on clemency (The Manila Times)

MARY Jane Veloso, who spent nearly 15 years on Indonesia's death row, tearfully reunited with family members Wednesday after arriving in Manila, ...

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Hochul's clemency reforms stall, concerning advocates — Queens ... (Queens Daily Eagle)

Governor Kathy Hochul's promise to issue clemency on a rolling basis has stalled this year, concerning advocates who say hundreds of New Yorkers deserve a ...

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Mary Jane appeals to Marcos Jr. for clemency (Philstar.com)

After 14 years on death row in Indonesia and being nearly executed by firing squad for drug trafficking, Mary Jane Veloso came home to the Philippines ...

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Marcos on Veloso clemency: 'Malayo pa tayo doon' (GMA News Online)

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Thursday said that the possibility of granting Mary Jane Veloso clemency is still "far off.".

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Now in PH jail, Veloso pleads with Marcos for clemency (INQUIRER.net)

Mary Jane Veloso, asserted that she was innocent of the crime and again appealed to President Marcos to grant her executive clemency.

Marcos on clemency for Veloso: It is now up to us but we're still far ... (Manila Bulletin)

While President Marcos said it is now up to the Philippine government whether or not it would grant Mary Jane Veloso clemency, he believes it is still too ...

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Philippines president says legal experts to consider clemency ... (Reuters)

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said legal experts would consider clemency requests for Mary Jane Veloso, who had been sentenced to death in ...

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Mary Jane Veloso Back In Phl, Hopes For Clemency (OneNews.PH)

Filipino death row convict Mary Jane Veloso considers her return to the Philippines as an early Christmas gift and said she was hoping for a clemency.

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WATCH: Marcos on Veloso clemency: Too early (The Manila Times)

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Dec. 19, 2024 says it is still too early for him to decide Mary Jane Veloso's appeal for clemency. Veloso, who spent 15 ...

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Marcos defers clemency request of Mary Jane Veloso to legal experts (manilastandard.net)

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. acknowledged the request for executive clemency of Mary Jane Veloso and her family, but said he is not inclined to rush it.

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Biden grants clemency to former Lubbock businessman Benny Judah (KCBD)

A Lubbock man who ...

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'Malayo pa': Marcos says on clemency for Mary Jane Veloso (Philstar.com)

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Thursday, December 19, that the matter of clemency for Mary Jane Veloso is still far off, but acknowledged that the ...

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Clemency for Mary Jane Veloso still subject to review – Marcos (INQUIRER.net)

Granting clemency to Mary Jane Veloso, who returned to the Philippines still needs to be studied by legal experts, President Marcos said.

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Marcos says legal experts to consider clemency requests for convict ... (Interaksyon)

MANILA — Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said legal experts would consider clemency requests for Mary Jane Veloso, who had been sentenced to.

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Marcos on Veloso clemency: Too early (The Manila Times)

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday insisted that it was still too early for him to decide on the appeal for clemency of ...

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Gabriela calls for clemency for Mary Jane Veloso | ABS-CBN News (ABS-CBN.COM)

Members of the Gabriela Women's Party launch a signature campaign in support of Mary Jane Veloso's call for absolute clemency at the Redemptorist Church in ...

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Marcos says legal experts to consider clemency requests for convict ... (Politiko)

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said legal experts would consider clemency requests for Mary Jane Veloso, who had been sentenced to death in ...

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DOJ: Board of pardons to study Veloso clemency (INQUIRER.net)

The Board of Pardons and Parole would have to study granting executive clemency to Mary Jane Veloso, the Department of Justice said on Thursday.

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Request for Mary Jane Veloso's clemency up to legal experts – PBBM (ptvnews.ph)

The request to grant executive clemency to Mary Jane Veloso depends on the determination of legal experts, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Thursday.

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Thursday morning top stories: President Biden grants former ... (KCBD)

President Biden ...

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Veloso clemency far off, up to legal experts – Marcos (Philstar.com)

President Marcos is leaving it up to legal experts to determine if Mary Jane Veloso – the Filipina worker who returned to the Philippines last Wednesday ...

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