"President Trump has granted pardons that have wiped out over $1 billion in debts owed by wealthy Americans who have committed fraud and broken the law," said Oyer, who said she was fired because she ...

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

Trump pardoned 24 people, erasing $1.3bn in fines and restitution, claims ex-DOJ official Liz Oyer. Is this true?

Former U.S. Pardon Attorney Liz Oyer shares her insights on her former role and why recent clemency grants are so unprecedented. Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Laura Barrón-López discussed more with Liz Oyer. In the first months of his second term, President Trump has moved to pardon many who were considered to be loyal to him, from local Republican ...

Never shy about using his pardon ability for political leverage, Trump's spate of amnesty announcements suggests the White House is taking things to a new level ...

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 ...