Tag: Clemency
NY Republicans & Gov. Cuomo Urged Trump Not to Pardon Shelly Silver
Cuomo could just keep his mouth shut and let the chips fall where they may on the Trump pardon of Shelly Silver. How I wish he had.
President Rivlin Grants First Pardon to Debtor Unable to Pay Fines Because of the...
The pardon request came from a single mother of three children, two of whom are handicapped, who suffered domestic abuse.
NY Councilman Asks Obama to Commute Rubashkin’s Sentence, Too
NYC Council member Chaim Deutsch sent a letter to President Obama asking for last-minute clemency for Sholom Rubashkin before he leaves office.
PM Netanyahu: I Support Clemency for Elor Azaria
PM Netanyahu called on all Israelis to "behave responsibly" and to keep the soldiers out of any political conflict.
Clarification on Pardons Issued by President Rivlin’s Office
The President's Office clarifies that IDF Sgt. Azaria himself, or an immediate relative or legally authorized representative must apply for clemency.
Defense Minister Urges Acceptance of Guilty Verdict, Lawmakers Call on President Rivlin to Pardon...
DM Liberman says it's important to accept the verdict handed down in the Azaria case, even as lawmakers say the soldier should be pardoned for killing an injured terrorist.
Pres. Reuven Rivlin to Review Katzav Request for Clemecy
Pres. Reuven Rivlin faces a difficult choice in the days ahead, when he must decide on clemency for Moshe Katzav.
Obama Promises Peres A-G Will ‘Check Into’ Pollard
U.S. President Barack Obama tells outgoing Israeli President Shimon Peres he will ask A-G Eric Holder to "check into" the case of Jonathan Pollard, and Holder would decide.
Elliott Abrams Calls for Pollard’s Release
Elliott Abrams, a former U.S. deputy national security advisor, said Jonathan Pollard should be released from prison.
“I think that there is a just and...
Peres Commutes Sentence of 6 Israeli-Arab Killers of IDF Soldiers
The Netanyahu government is contesting an unprecedented decision to commute the sentences of 6 Israeli Arabs who killed IDF soldiers in terror attacks.