Biden’s Final Days: Examining the Pardon Power
As President Biden’s term wraps up in January 2025, his active use of executive pardons and commutations has drawn significant attention. In just the last month, Biden has issued numerous pardons, highlighting both the potential and the flaws of the U.S. pardon system. While some applaud his efforts to address injustices, critics point out that the system remains broken, leaving many deserving inmates without relief.
Is Thompson v. United States the Game Changer in Federal Fraud Cases?
Cayva Chandra pleaded guilty yesterday to one count of student loan fraud. She had submitted forged letters of recommendation and forged transcripts to several institutions of higher learning including Cornell University. Cornell caught and expelled her, but she was able to fraudlently enroll at Indiana Univeristy-Purdue University at Indianapolis. She then completed her bachelor’s degree
U.S. District Judge Susan C. Bucklew today sentenced Maurice Lewis (22, Tampa) to 5 years and 1 month in federal prison for conspiracy to commit credit card fraud and aggravated identity theft. He pleaded guilty to the charges on July 10, 2017. According to court documents and statements made in open court, from at least