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