Biden's Controversial Clemency Decisions Spark Debate
TL;DR
President Biden granted clemency to 39 individuals, including pardons for Gary Michael Robinson of Oregon and Russell Thomas Portner of Washington, both veterans convicted of non-violent drug offenses. Robinson, a former army reservist, now runs a firefighting and habitat preservation business, while Portner, a Vietnam War veteran, has a successful business and is active in veterans organizations. Both are recognized for their community service and charitable contributions.
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- A nonprofit leader, a social worker: Here are the stories of the people on Biden's clemency list The Associated Press
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