WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump today granted a rare posthumous pardon to boxing’s first black heavyweight champion, clearing Jack Johnson’s name more than 100 years after what many see as his racially-charged conviction. ASSOCIATED PRESS Boxer Jack Johnson, the first black world heavyweight champion, poses in New York City in 1932. President Donald Trump granted a rare posthumous pardon to boxing’s first black heavyweight champion today, clearing Jack Johnson’s name more than 100 years after a racially-charged conviction. WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump today granted a rare posthumous pardon to boxing’s first black heavyweight champion, clearing Jack Johnson’s name more than 100 years after what many see as his racially-charged conviction. “I am taking this very righteous step, I believe, to correct a wrong that occurred in our history and to honor a truly legendary boxing champion,” Trump said … [Read more...] about President Trump pardons late boxer Jack Johnson
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‘It’s about time’: President Trump pardons late boxer Jack Johnson
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday granted a rare posthumous pardon to boxing's first black heavyweight champion, clearing Jack Johnson's name more than 100 years after what many see as his racially-charged conviction. "I am taking this very righteous step, I believe, to correct a wrong that occurred in our history and to honor a truly legendary boxing champion," Trump said during an Oval Office ceremony. He was joined by WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder, retired heavyweight titleholder Lennox Lewis and actor Sylvester Stallone, whom Trump credited with championing the pardon. Trump said Johnson had served 10 months in prison "for what many view as a racially-motivated injustice." "It's my honor to do it. It's about time," he said. Johnson, a prominent athlete who crossed over into popular culture decades ago with biographies, dramas and documentaries, was convicted in 1913 by an all-white jury for violating the Mann Act for traveling with his white … [Read more...] about ‘It’s about time’: President Trump pardons late boxer Jack Johnson
President Trump pardons former Dick Cheney aide ‘Scooter’ Libby
President Donald Trump issued a full pardon Friday to I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby, a former top aide to Vice President Dick Cheney.Trump said he does not know Libby, but "for years I have heard that he has been treated unfairly. Hopefully, this full pardon will help rectify a very sad portion of his life," according to a statement issued by White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders announcing the pardon.Libby, Cheney's former chief of staff, was convicted of lying to investigators and obstruction of justice following the 2003 leak of the covert identity of CIA officer Valerie Plame. President George W. Bush later commuted Libby's 30-month prison sentence, but didn't issue a pardon despite intense pressure from Cheney. No one was ever charged for the leak.Since then, the Libby case has been criticized by conservatives, who argue he was the victim of an overly zealous and politically motivated prosecution by a special counsel. Another twist is that the special counsel, Patrick … [Read more...] about President Trump pardons former Dick Cheney aide ‘Scooter’ Libby
President Trump pardons Navy man who took illegal submarine photos
Visit The Boston Globe Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Comment on this Scroll to top of page By Ken Thomas Associated Press March 09, 2018 WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House announced Friday that President Donald Trump has pardoned a Navy sailor who took photos of classified areas inside a submarine and served a year in federal prison.White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Kristian Saucier was pardoned by Trump and the president was ‘‘appreciative’’ of his service to the nation. ‘‘He has been recognized by his fellow service members for his dedication skill and patriotic spirit,’’ Sanders said.Trump has referenced Saucier’s case often when criticizing Democratic rival Hillary Clinton for her use of a private email server. In a January tweet, he referred to the ‘‘Deep State Justice Dept’’ and criticized the agency for jailing a sailor instead of a top Clinton … [Read more...] about President Trump pardons Navy man who took illegal submarine photos
President Trump Pardons Sailor Who Photographed Navy Submarine
President Donald Trump pardoned navy submariner Kristian Saucier on Friday, the sailor who brought up Hillary Clinton as part of his defense in trial proceedings. White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders made the announcement during Friday afternoon’s press conference:In other news today, the President has pardoned Kristian Saucier, a Navy submariner. Mr. Saucier was 22 years old at the time of his offenses, and has served out his 12-month sentence. He has been recognized by his fellow service members for his dedication, skill, and patriotic spirit. While serving, he regularly mentored younger sailors and served as an instructor for new recruits. The sentencing judge found that Mr. Saucier’s offense stands in contrast to his commendable military service. The President is appreciative of Mr. Saucier’s service to the country. Saucier was indicted in July 2015 on accusations of taking six cell phone photos of a submarine’s classified engine … [Read more...] about President Trump Pardons Sailor Who Photographed Navy Submarine