The recent raft of pardons handed out by President Trump has shortchanged fraud victims of millions of dollars in restitution ...

On a special episode (first released on June 12, 2025) of The Excerpt podcast: Trump’s spate of controversial pardons hint at a two-tiered system of justice where only allies get clemency. Former U.S.

Former US Pardon Attorney Liz Oyer testifies at a congressional hearing April 7, 2025. Oyer accused the Department of Justice of “ongoing corruption” and abuses of power. Credit: J. Scott ...

A former Justice Department pardon attorney said Donald Trump’s pardons have given individuals and companies debt relief of ...

The recent swell of clemency activity reflects this new direction. Among those granted clemency this month were Todd and ...

Trump's clemency actions have prompted analysis suggesting they may have negated over $1 billion in fines and restitution, sparking discussions on the consequences for justice and fairness.

Pamela Hemphill​ of Idaho is one of the more than 1,500 people whom Mr. Trump pardoned earlier this year​ for their roles in ...

Former Department of Justice pardon attorney Liz Oyer said the Trump administration’s policy for pardons is “unprecedented.” “Pardons are normally reserved for people who show remorse for a crime they ...

Laura Barrón-López discussed more with Liz Oyer. PBS News Hour is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. When Liz Oyer was appointed US pardon attorney in 2022 by President Joe Biden ...