2 Floridians granted clemency from President Biden


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Yahoo— President Joe Biden granted clemency to 16 people who were convicted for non-violent drug offenses, the White House announced on Wednesday.

Times Union—President Biden grants clemency to Albany woman Stacy Wilder. ALBANY — President Joe Biden granted clemency to a city woman who spent more than four years in federal prison for a nonviolent drug conviction. Stacy L. Wilder, 49, was one of several individuals given clemency on Wednesday, according to the White House. Wilder could not immediately be reached for comment. She and a co-defendant, Reginald V. Lacy, were indicted in September 2001 on several drug charges. The pair pleaded guilty several months later. Wilder was sentenced to more than five years...

The Washington Times—Biden grants clemency to crack, cocaine dealers. President Biden pardoned or commuted the sentence Wednesday of 16 individuals convicted of nonviolent drug offenses, including 11 who sold cocaine and three who dealt crack.

Washington Examiner—Biden grants clemency to 16 nonviolent drug offenders. A nursing student, a truck driver, and a mother are among the 16 people who were pardoned or have had their sentences commuted by President Joe Biden. Biden has made a concerted effort during his administration to grant clemency to people who were imprisoned for nonviolent drug offenses, including Katrina Polk. Polk, 54, of Washington, […]