Washington, D.C. – In a remark that has raised concerns about the erosion of the rule of law, President Donald Trump’s series of unconditional pardons for participants involved in the January 6 Capitol riot has intensified threats against law enforcement officials. These pardons have incited a notable surge in hostile rhetoric online, putting FBI agents, … Read more
Duluth, Minn. – In the wake of recent decisions to pardon participants in the Capitol riot, many are calling on public figures to take a clear stance, including Rep. Pete Stauber, a former Duluth police officer. The silence from Stauber, who has personally experienced violence in the line of duty, has raised questions about his … Read more
Washington, D.C. – A pivotal case involving Rockne Gerard Earles, a 64-year-old man from Chama, recently concluded when charges against him were dismissed following an unexpected presidential pardon. Earles had admitted guilt to assaulting two Capitol Police officers during the turbulent events of January 6, 2021. Earles found himself entangled in legal proceedings after his … Read more
Washington, D.C. — A pardon from former President Donald Trump has exempted a man from Chama, New Mexico, who admitted to taking part in the violent assault on Capitol Police during the January 6 riot. This gesture has sparked discussions on the implications of such pardons for the rule of law and the precedent it … Read more
WASHINGTON — In a move that reverberated across the political spectrum, former President Donald Trump issued a sweeping pardon on Monday for about 120 Texans involved in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot. This directive, made on Trump’s first day back in office, throws a lifeline to individuals ranging from a far-right militia leader to … Read more
Sanaa, Yemen – In a complicated narrative that encapsulates the harrowing journeys of Indians facing the death penalty abroad, the story of Nimisha Priya stands out. Priya, once a nurse, now languishes in a Yemeni prison, condemned to death following a conviction for the murder of a Yemeni national. Years ago, Priya moved to Yemen … Read more
AUSTIN, TEXAS – In a swift turn of events, former Army sergeant Daniel Perry, convicted of killing a Black Lives Matter protester in downtown Austin in 2020, was granted a full pardon by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles recommended Perry’s pardon on the murder conviction, leading to his immediate … Read more
Austin, Texas – Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently granted a full pardon to Daniel Perry, a former US Army sergeant and Uber driver who was serving a 25-year sentence for shooting and killing a Black Lives Matter protester in 2020. Perry’s case had sparked controversy and debate surrounding self-defense laws in the state, particularly the … Read more
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – The top court in Sri Lanka has nullified a presidential pardon for a former lawmaker convicted of murder, ordering him to return to prison for life. The court ruled that the former president did not follow due process when he ordered the release of Duminda Silva, a close associate, who was … Read more
Donald Trump kicked off his 2024 presidential campaign with a rally in Waco, Texas, igniting interest in the fate of the Jan. 6 rioters and the government’s investigation. This key political issue has the potential to impact the upcoming election and the future of the rioters involved. The FBI and prosecutors have been relentless in … Read more