Biden grants three pardons, 75 commutations for individuals serving for nonviolent drug crimes

Apr 27, 2022 View Original Article
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    98% Extremely Conservative

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    -6% Center

  • Politician Portrayal

    60% Negative

Bias Score Analysis

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"He was convicted in 2002 for his business to facilitate the distribution of marijuana in the Northern District of Georgia."
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8% Conservative
"Jackson was not personally involved in the trafficking of marijuana, officials said, but allowed marijuana distributors to use his pool hall to facilitate drug transactions."
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-8% Liberal
"The official also said the new program is a crime reduction strategy.We know employment reduces recidivism and we're really leaning into that, the official said, saying Tuesday's aouncements are part of the Biden administration's comprehensive, inclusive strategy.BIDEN SAYS THE ANSWER 'IS NOT TO DEFUND THE POLICE,' BUT TO INVEST IN LAW ENFORCEMENTYou need to do a lot of things at once, the official said."
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"Biden added that while the aouncements Tuesday mark important progress, his administration will continue to review clemency petitions and deliver reforms that he said will advance equity and justice, provide second chances and enhance the wellbeing and safety of all Americans."
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8% Conservative
"Biden administration officials anticipate that the pilot program -- the first of its kind -- will serve thousands of incarcerated individuals in multiple states."
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4% Conservative
"The First Step Act is a law that passed with bipartisan support under the Trump administration, which lowers the mandatory minimum sentences for prior drug felonies, shifting to offer drug offenders with three convictions up to 25 years in prison instead of life; and allows some people serving sentences for crack cocaine offenses the opportunity to petition a judge for a reduced penalty."
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"BIDEN ANNOUNCES RULE"
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"President Biden is granting his first three pardons while in office and commuting the sentences of 75 individuals serving prison time for nonviolent drug crimes, as part of the Biden administration's broad commitment to reforming the justice system and addressing racial disparities."
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-20% Liberal
"President Biden is granting his first three pardons while in office and commuting the sentences of 75 individuals serving prison time for nonviolent drug crimes, as part of the Biden administration's broad commitment to reforming the justice system and addressing racial disparities."
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-20% Liberal
"The official also said the new program is a crime reduction strategy.We know employment reduces recidivism and we're really leaning into that, the official said, saying Tuesday's aouncements are part of the Biden administration's comprehensive, inclusive strategy.BIDEN SAYS THE ANSWER 'IS NOT TO DEFUND THE POLICE,' BUT TO INVEST IN LAW ENFORCEMENTYou need to do a lot of things at once, the official said."
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-12% Liberal
"The official also said the new program is a crime reduction strategy.We know employment reduces recidivism and we're really leaning into that, the official said, saying Tuesday's aouncements are part of the Biden administration's comprehensive, inclusive strategy.BIDEN SAYS THE ANSWER 'IS NOT TO DEFUND THE POLICE,' BUT TO INVEST IN LAW ENFORCEMENTYou need to do a lot of things at once, the official said."
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-12% Liberal
"BIDEN ADMIN TO RELEASE OVERDOSE PREVENTION STRATEGY TO COMBAT EVOLVING 'PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS'Dexter Eugene Jackson, 52, is also expected to receive a full pardon."
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54% : He was convicted in 2002 for his business to facilitate the distribution of marijuana in the Northern District of Georgia.
46% : Jackson was not personally involved in the trafficking of marijuana, officials said, but allowed marijuana distributors to use his pool hall to facilitate drug transactions.
40% :The official also said the new program is a "crime reduction strategy.""We know employment reduces recidivism and we're really leaning into that," the official said, saying Tuesday's announcements are part of the Biden administration's "comprehensive, inclusive strategy."BIDEN SAYS THE ANSWER 'IS NOT TO DEFUND THE POLICE,' BUT TO INVEST IN LAW ENFORCEMENT"You need to do a lot of things at once," the official said.

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