Why Hunter Biden’s pardon is one of the most controversial in history — and how it compares to other notorious reprieves
President Biden issued one of the most sweeping pardons in recent history Sunday to his son Hunter Biden, when compared with the controversial clemency announcements of former Presidents Bill
Legal experts call President Biden's pardon of son Hunter 'unprecedented,' 'very unusual'
Legal experts said President Joe Biden's pardon of son Hunter was broad and unusual for not specifying the crimes he was being shielded from.
What is a presidential pardon, and how have Biden, Trump and other leaders used the power?
Presidents are granted the authority to issue pardons under Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution. The Constitution's framers were heavily influenced by the English legal tradition of pardon, which dates back to the 7th century, and Alexander Hamilton introduced the concept of the presidential pardon at the Constitutional Convention.
Biden adds to long list of presidents that have used pardon powers in political cases
President Joe Biden's decision to pardon his son adds him to a long list of presidents issuing controversial pardons and commutations.
Family first: Biden joins list of US presidents pardoning relatives
US presidents traditionally dole out pardons as they leave office but Joe Biden's "full and unconditional" pardon of his son Hunter is a rare instance involving a family member.His father, who leaves office on January 20,
What is a presidential pardon? What Hunter Biden’s pardon means
President Joe Biden extends "full and unconditional pardon" to son, Hunter. What does this mean for his convictions? Can it be overturned or revoked?
Controversial Presidential Pardons in U.S. History
It’s not just Hunter Biden – presidents as far back as George Washington have faced criticism for their presidential pardons.
President Biden faces criticism over controversial pardon of his son Hunter
Some Democrats fear that Trump will use the pardon to criticize the justice system and bolster his own efforts to remake it.
Which other presidents have pardoned relatives? Trump is on the list
He joins a short list of others who have taken similar actions - including Trump himself. President-elect Donald Trump during his first term pardoned Charles Kushner, father of Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner,
President Biden pardons Hunter Biden, sparing him a possible prison sentence
Despite pledging as recently as early November he would not go through with it, President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden on the night of Dec. 1. He said he “believe[s] raw politics has infected this process and it led to a miscarriage of justice.
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