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Tag: clemency

Alice Marie Johnson Is Now Fighting For Other People's Freedom
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Alice Marie Johnson Is Now Fighting For Other People's Freedom

On her two year anniversary of being released from prison, Alice Marie Johnson explains why she's now fighting for others to be released.
By Alice Marie Johnson · Jun 8, 2020
Former Trump Campaign Manager Roger Stone Sentenced To 40 Months In Prison
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Former Trump Campaign Manager Roger Stone Sentenced To 40 Months In Prison

Judge Amy Berman Jackson, who handed down Stone's sentence, said his efforts to cover up for the President inspired "dismay and disgust."
By Breanna Edwards · Feb 20, 2020
Trump Touts Himself As The 'Chief Law Enforcement Officer' Of America
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Trump Touts Himself As The 'Chief Law Enforcement Officer' Of America

President Donald Trump, who granted clemency to a number of his political allies, declared that he had the right to do so.
By Breanna Edwards · Feb 19, 2020
Alfre Woodard's Sistahs’ Soirée Looks To 'Foster Camaraderie, Not Competition' Among Black Women
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Alfre Woodard's Sistahs’ Soirée Looks To 'Foster Camaraderie, Not Competition' Among Black Women

The annual event, which celebrated its 11th year on Wednesday, takes place every awards season and gives Black women an opportunity to celebrate each other.
By Sydney Scott · Feb 9, 2020
Coming Soon: 21 Fall Movies We'll Be Rushing To The Theater To See
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Coming Soon: 21 Fall Movies We'll Be Rushing To The Theater To See

There are going to be so many movies hitting theaters this fall that it will be nearly impossible to pick what to see.
By Sydney Scott · Sep 9, 2019
Cyntoia Brown Speaks Out Ahead Of Her Release
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Cyntoia Brown Speaks Out Ahead Of Her Release

"I look forward to using my experiences to help other women and girls suffering abuse and exploitation." 
By Breanna Edwards · Aug 6, 2019
Thomia Hunter, Cleveland Woman Who Killed Her Abusive Ex-Partner, Has Been Granted Clemency
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Thomia Hunter, Cleveland Woman Who Killed Her Abusive Ex-Partner, Has Been Granted Clemency

By Clarkisha Kent · Jan 10, 2019
NBC Nightly News To Air Exclusive Interview With Lawyers Of Cyntoia Brown
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NBC Nightly News To Air Exclusive Interview With Lawyers Of Cyntoia Brown

When Cyntoia Brown heard that she would be released on parole on Aug. 7, 2019, "she did a little dance," according to attorney Charles Bone.
By Breanna Edwards · Jan 7, 2019
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam Grants Executive Clemency To Cyntoia Brown
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Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam Grants Executive Clemency To Cyntoia Brown

Cyntoia Brown will be released on parole supervision on Aug. 7, 2019, after serving 15 years in prison.
By Breanna Edwards · Jan 7, 2019
Tennessee Governor Says His Office Will Have An Answer On Cyntoia Brown's Clemency Within 6 Weeks
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Tennessee Governor Says His Office Will Have An Answer On Cyntoia Brown's Clemency Within 6 Weeks

Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam was at an event when he took a question on Cyntoia Brown's clemency, which he said would be decided before he leaves office.
By Breanna Edwards · Dec 13, 2018
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