Biden Grants Historic Clemency to Over 1,500, Including Notable Figures

President Joe Biden has pardoned 39 Americans convicted of non-violent crimes, including three Washingtonians, as part of a broader clemency effort. This move follows the commutation of sentences for approximately 1,500 individuals who were released on home confinement during the pandemic. Biden's actions aim to address sentencing disparities and offer second chances, particularly for non-violent drug offenders. The president plans to continue reviewing clemency petitions and is under pressure to extend pardons to other groups, including federal death row inmates.