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Biden sets record by commuting sentences of nearly 2,500 people convicted on nonviolent drug charges

January 17, 2025

January 17, 2025 WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden announced Friday that he was commuting the sentences of almost 2,500 people convicted of nonviolent drug offenses, using his final days in office on a flurry of clemency actions meant to nullify prison terms he deemed too harsh. The recent round of clemency gives Biden the presidential record…

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Enterprise man one of 1,500 granted clemency by President Biden, hopes to make most of second chance

January 14, 2025

January 14, 2025 ENTERPRISE, Ala (WDHN) — An Enterprise man is trying to make the most of his recent second chance at freedom and life after President Joe Biden granted him clemency. “It was a breath of fresh air because I’ve been working hard. My outdate was 2031,” said Brian Rowe. Rowe was convicted on…

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