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Biden pardons 39 people, commutes sentences of thousands

White House takes steps in response to calls for justice in the justice system

Dec 13, 2024 07:21 88

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United States President Joe Biden will pardon 39 people and commute the sentences of nearly 1,500 prisoners serving sentences, BTV reports.

The actions come more than a week after Biden signed a pardon for his son, Hunter Biden.

Officials said the White House is responding to calls for action against injustices in the American justice system and is considering additional initiatives in this direction.