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Fury after Biden grants clemency to 'kids-for-cash' judge and city coffer embezzler


Published on 2024-12-14 00:20:40 - MSN
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  • The victims of a pair of major corruption schemes in Pennsylvania and Illinois are angry Joe Biden granted clemency to the perpetrators. Biden announced on Thursday that he would commute the sentences of 1,500 convicted criminals. White House officials ...

The article discusses the backlash following President Joe Biden's decision to grant clemency to former Pennsylvania Judge Mark Ciavarella, known for his role in the "kids for cash" scandal, and former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh, who was convicted of embezzling funds. Judge Ciavarella was sentenced for accepting kickbacks to send juveniles to for-profit detention centers, while Pugh was involved in a scheme where she sold her self-published children's books to non-profits and educational institutions in exchange for political favors. Critics argue that Biden's clemency undermines the justice system, particularly in cases involving corruption and the exploitation of vulnerable populations. The decision has sparked significant controversy, with many questioning the message it sends about accountability for public officials.

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