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The article reports on the move by New York Governor Kathy Hochul to grant clemency to 13 people, including two prisoners serving sentences for murder and a domestic violence survivor who was imprisoned for killing her abuser.

The article reports that Oklahoma executed a man, James Coddington, for killing a co-worker in 1997, rejecting the recommendation of a state pardon board as it carried out the first in a series of executions scheduled state's capital sentences on a lawsuit over the use of a sedative. It mentions about creating the possibility of intense pain when the next two drugs are administered to paralyze them and stop their hearts with abuse of midazolam.

The article reports on the move by lawyer Alan M. Dershowitz to use his ties with former U.S. President Donald J. Trump to negotiate clemency for his clients during the final days of Trump in office. Among Dershowitz's client is George Nader, who pleaded guilty of sex trafficking a minor and possessing child pornography. Also cited are Trump's pardons of author Dinesh D'Souza and former vice-presidential aid I. Lewis Libby Jr.

The article reports on four hip-hop artists who were pardoned by U.S. President Donald Trump during his final hours in office on January 20, 2021. Topics mentioned include felony gun possession charged against hip-hop artist Lil Wayne in 2020, his criticism against U.S. President George W. Bush for his handling of Hurricane Katrina, and clemency received by Roc Nation Chief Executive Officer Desiree Perez from her conviction in 1994 of conspiracy with intent to distribute drugs.

The article shows how criminals with the right political connections and resources can gain clemency under the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump. Topics covered include the case of nursing home operator Philip Esformer who was sentenced to 20 years in prison for Medicare fraud and was granted clemency by Trump in December 2020, and the role played by the Jewish humanitarian nonprofit group, the Aleph Institute, in advancing at least 5 of the 24 commutations handed by Trump.

The article reports that on November 15, 2019 U.S. President Donald Trump has cleared Edward Gallagher, Clint Lorance and Mathew L. Goltsteyn, members of the armed services who have been accused or convicted of war crimes. Topics covered include the highlights of the statement released by the White House regarding the decision of Trump, how the commander in chief uses his power as an arbiter of military justice and the reason that top military leader have pushed back against clearing the cases.

Editorial. Comments on the nomination of Alberto Gonzales as U.S. attorney general. Criticism against Gonzales' court record which justifies his disqualification from the post; Citation of his narrow definition of torture by limiting it to physical abuse; Failure of Gonzales to clarify the legal issues raised by clemency petitions from prisoners on death row; Query on how Gonzales freed his superiors from jury duty; Recommendation to reject his nomination as attorney general.

Reports on Ohio Senator Mike DeWine's call on the U.S. Army to grant clemency to two officers who were convicted of theft and destroying government property in Kuwait and Iraq. DeWine's recommendation that the Army consider the "unique wartime circumstances" surrounding the case; DeWine's belief that clemency would serve the interest of "justice and fairness".

Reports that efforts by Sharon Richardson for New York State Governor George Pataki to grant her clemency for her prison term. Details of Richardson's case; Confidence by Richardson that her chances for clemency will be boosted by the various achievements in rehabilitation programs she participated while in the prison.

The article discusses that President Biden is considering using his clemency powers to commute the sentences of certain federal drug offenders released to home confinement during the pandemic rather than forcing them to return to prison after the pandemic emergency ends, according to officials familiar with internal deliberations.

The article discusses Eliyahu Weinstein got word two thirds of 24-year sentence for investment fraud has going to be commuted by President Donald J. Trump the White House chief of staff called a well-connected Washington, US, lobbyist has hired to lead clemency push.

The article reports on the campaign launched by international sports groups, including the World Players Association, pleading clemency for Iranian wrestler Navid Afkari for taking part in anti-government protests.

The article discusses an Air Force veteran who has imprisoned for three years for leaking 11 classified report on Russian hacking an intelligence contractor applied for clemency from President, Donald Trump, on Monday.

The article focuses on the actress, Alfre Woodard's portraying a prison warden Bernadine Williams overseeing an execution in "Clemency," a crucial gtlt·wrenching scene. It focusing on Bernadine's face for three unflinching minutes as she oversees a lethal injection and also highlights about producer Bronwyn Cornelius who made sure that therewas a therapist on set.

Examines the growing population of lifers who committed their crimes as teenagers and the culture of hopelessness in American prisons. How, driven by stricter laws and political pressure on governors and parole boards, thousands of lifers are going into prisons each year, and in many states only a few are coming out; Details of a survey by "The New York Times," which found that almost one in 10 of the nation's prisoners are serving life sentences; Experience of Jackie Lee Thompson, who was sentenced to life in prison for murder; Suggestion that such sentences satisfy opponents of capital punishment; Arguments against life sentences; The declining use of executive clemency; Information on the surge in the number of prisoners serving life sentences. INSET: How the Survey Was Conducted.

The article reports that Dinesh D'Souza, a conservative commentator convicted of campaign finance violations, was pardoned by U.S. President Donald Trump. Topics discussed include prominent public figures whom President Trump may extend clemency to, view of Senator Mark R. Warner of Virginia on the president's action, and estimated number of requests for pardons and requests for commutations that came through the pardon attorney's office that President Trump denied in April 2018.

The article focuses on the decision by U.S. President Barack Obama to commute all but four months of the remaining sentence of Chelsea Manning, the Army intelligence analyst convicted of a 2010 classified information leak. Topics discussed include Obama's decision to pardon retired Marine general James E. Cartwright at the same time he commuted Manning's sentence, criticisms made by the Republicans against this move, and problems faced by Manning related to her sex re-assignment.

The article discusses the day-to-day life and struggles of Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, transgendered military prison inmate Chelsea Manning, formerly known as Bradley Manning, the U.S. Army intelligence analyst formerly known as Bradley Manning, who disclosed secret diplomatic and military files to the organization WikiLeaks in 2010. According to the article, Manning requested that U.S. president Barack Obama to commute her sentence prior to his leaving office in January 2017.

The article reports on the decision of New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to grant clemency to Judith Clark, who has been serving a length prison sentence following her conviction for participating in a 1981 robbery carried out by a radical organization in which three people were killed. It notes that Cuomo met with Clark before making the decision and that he granted clemency of different kinds to over 100 prisoners.

The article reports on the decision by New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to commute the sentence of Judith Clark who was convicted for her involvement in the 1981 robbery of a Brink's armored car in Rockland County, New York. According to Cuomo, the 75 years in prison for Clark is too long. The governor's decision reduces Clark's sentence to 35 years to life and makes her eligible for parole in 2017.

The article reports on the possibility that the policy of outgoing U.S. President Barack Obama related to giving clemency to federal prisoners would be reversed with the election of Republican president-elect Donald Trump and the likely appointment of Obama critic Senator Jeff Sessions of Alabama as attorney general. It is suggested that Obama's liberal criminal justice policies will be affected by this development. Other aspects of Obama's policies that will be affected are mentioned.

The article reports on the pleading of Kim Kardashian West for prison reform, spefically for the clemency of Alice Johnson, at White House in Washington in 2018.

The article discusses the political scenario in Peru after Peru's president Pedro Pablo Kuczynski granted presidental pardon to former president Alberto K. Fujimori, who was jailed on human rights violation charges. It discusses the negative reactions of Popular Force, a party led by Mr. Fujimori's elder daughter and the support of Kuczynski's decision by Fujimori's Kenji Fujimori.

The article discusses the U.S. President Barack Obama's clemency, or commutation, of U.S. prisoners, with a particular focus on his pardon letter to the convicted drug traffic offender Rudolph Norris. An overview of Norris's sentence of 30 years in prison for selling and possessing crack-cocaine in 1992 is provided.

The article reports on the announcement by the U.S. President Barack Obama on July 13, 2015 saying that he was commuting the sentences of 46 drug offenders, in which Obama also intensifies that campaign to overhaul the country's criminal justice system. President Obama mentions that he believes that America is a nation of second chances and that the offenders deserve their second chance. Obama personally notified each of the inmates in a letter that their sentences have been commuted.

The article reports on the plans of U.S. President Barack Obama to commute the prison sentences of a number of nonviolent drug offenders through the use of his clemency power in the context of the bipartisan aim to reform the U.S. criminal justice system and reverse some of past practices now viewed as excessive. It discusses the process of reviewing clemency applications.

The article discusses petitions and other support clemency for former U.S. Army First Lieutenant Clint Lorance, who was convicted of second-degree murder for his command to fire on unarmed Afghan civilians during the Afghan war. The author highlights a lack of support for Lorance's cause from members of his platoon, soldiers' accounts of Lorance's aggressive personality, and his falsification of reports on the shooting.

The article presents questions and answers related to the legal aspects of the clemency powers of the U.S. president Donald Trump, his power to pardon himself and the legal risks he might encounter in course of time.

The article reports that Maine Governor Paul R. LePage, who is supposed to be an advocate of harsh punishments for criminals, has commuted the state prison sentences of 17 male inmates, and is soon expected to commute the sentences of some women inmates, as of June 2017.

The article reflects on the clemency granted by U.S. President Barack Obama to Chelsea Manning who was sentenced to 35 years in prison for leaking huge amounts of classified information on American diplomatic and military activities in 2010.

Corrections to the articles in the previous issues is presented on topics including pardons issued by the U.S. President Barack Obama related to his use of clemency during his two terms, "Manifesto" a film installation and restoration of the 15th-century Ghent Altarpiece.

The article reports on the difficulties of granting clemency on 3 men convicted of murder in New York under Governor Andrew M. Cuomo due to the lack of plausible claims of innocence which could prove the overturn of the men's conviction.

The article discusses the release of former oil industry executive Mikhail B. Khodorkovsky from a Russian prison as of December 22, 2013. Topics addressed include his political opposition to Russian President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, as well as his appearance at a news conference in Berlin, Germany following his release.

The article discusses U.S. President Barack Obama's December 20, 2013 decision to commute the sentences of eight federal inmates imprisoned for crimes related to crack cocaine. Topics addressed include Obama administration efforts to curtail severe punishments for nonviolent drug offenses in an effort to cut prison spending, as well as changes in drug law in the U.S. since the inmates were sentenced.

The article focuses on the call of the Israelis to free spy Jonathan Jay Pollard, who was service a life term in the prison in North Carolina. It highlights U.S. President Barack Obama's visit to the country in which he was greeted with strident protests and online petition appealing for clemency of Pollard. It also mentions Pollar's failing health condition and he has already serve 28 years in the sentence.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "Shedding Light in Suicide's Shadows," by Jessica Teich in the August 31, 2016 issue, "The TPP Deal Won't Stop China," in the August 23, 2016 issue, and "Jailing Old Folks Makes No Sense," by Steven Zeidman in the August 30, 2016 issue.

The article reflects on the elusiveness of mercy for death row inmates to be spared from capital punishment under the Law of Parties in Texas.

The author reflects on the clemency of U.S. President Barack Obama, with topics including the announcement by President Obama on the clemency granted to several federal prisoners, the application for pardon, and the clemency petitions management.

The article focuses on federal prisoners for drug offenses such as Ismael Rosa and Kevin County, who have been granted clemency by U.S. President Barack Obama as part of his effort to reshape the country's criminal justice sentencing system.

The article offers the author's insights on the continued pardon backlog in the U.S. federal prison where among the thousand of clemency applications only few were issued commutations by U.S. President Barack Obama.

The article offers the author's insights on the impact of the resignation of federal pardon attorney on the clemency process and recommendations to U.S. President Barack Obama.

The article offers information on the announcements of the winners of the annual lottery also known as the presidential clemency process by Barack Obama pardoning 95 federal prisoners including the initiative to release inmates sentenced for drug and financial crimes that are punished less harshly.

The article focuses on decision of Andrew Cuomo, governor of New york, for commuting the sentences of two people in prison over drug charges, and forgiveness for two others who are at risk of being deported because of their convictions.

The article focuses on British Prime Minister David Cameron who plans to personal appeal for clemency to free 74-year-old former oil executive Karl Andree who was imprisoned in Saudia Arabia.

The author reflects on the power of U.S. President Barack Obama in granting clemency under his administration, citing the role of the U.S. Justice Department Office of the Pardon Attorney in sifting clemency petitions.

The article reports that U.S. President George W. Bush's commutation of the sentence for perjury given Lewis Libby was a marked change from his policies on pardons and commutations as both President and Governor of Texas. In Bush's 1999 memoir "A Charge to Keep," he stated he based all such decisions on questions of actual guilt or innocence and if there had been sufficient time for judicial review of the case. The Libby decision met neither criteria.

The article reports that U.S. President George W. Bush commuted the sentence of Lewis Libby, former Chief of Staff to Vice President Dick Cheney, who was convicted of perjury in the spring of 2007. Libby will serve no jail time, but still must pay a fine. Bush has used his pardoning and commutation power sparingly compared to other presidents. Conservatives praised the decision, while Democrats were harshly critical.