Trump has made the most out of his pardon and commutation powers throughout his presidency, granting clemency to a cast of characters that includes ex-Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich (convicted of essentially trying to sell Barack Obama’s Senate seat), disgraced financier Michael Milken (pleaded guilty to securities fraud and conspiracy) and conservative author Dinesh D’Souza (pleaded guilty to making illegal campaign contributions). In one notable showing back in 2018, Trump commuted the sentence of Alice Marie Johnson (after some high-profile lobbying form Kim Kardashian West), who was sentenced to life for a non-violent drug offense. … [Read more...] about Trump Pardons Lil Wayne, Kodak Black in Last-Minute Spree
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How Trump Has Already Abused His Presidential Pardon Power
Just a year and a half into his term, President Trump has plowed ahead with a series of pardons that can only be described as politically – and personally – motivated. Last year, he pardoned former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio, who was convicted of criminal contempt of court for ignoring an order to stop detaining suspected undocumented immigrants. And in April he said he would pardon Scooter Libby, a former aide to Dick Cheney convicted of perjury in a CIA leak case. … [Read more...] about How Trump Has Already Abused His Presidential Pardon Power
Eijaz Khan Says He Loves Pavitra Punia; Adds His Intention Is ‘Honest, Pure & Pavitra’
Eijaz Khan's exit from Bigg Boss 14 house has not only surprised fans, but also disappointed them. During his stay in the house, the actor grabbed headlines for his romantic relationship with his housemate Pavitra Punia. Many of them felt that it was fake and is a game strategy, but after Pavitra's exit, she was seen expressing her love for Eijaz and was also seen supporting him. Now, Eijaz has reacted to the people who called it fake. … [Read more...] about Eijaz Khan Says He Loves Pavitra Punia; Adds His Intention Is ‘Honest, Pure & Pavitra’
Break Up With Booze for Dry January, Sober October and Beyond With These Non-Alcoholic Spirits
2. Crafted Cocktails You don’t have to settle for sickeningly sweet, basic, or unhealthy mocktails thanks to San Diego-based Crafted Cocktails. Using what her grandmother taught her about preserving fruits as drinking vinegars — and because what’s old is newly popular again — founder Felicia Vieira released an all-natural line of shrubs (strawberry, blackberry, Asian pear, ginger, and pineapple). A little goes a long way, ensuring bottles will last long past dry January, and that consumers get a lot of bang for their calorie buck (only 25 per serving). Crafted also prides itself on its nine, all-natural agave nectar mixers in fun flavors like mai tai, jalapeño pineapple, gimlet, and spicy watermelon, its ready-to-sip sparkling vinegars, and its clean club soda made with Hawaiian sea salt. … [Read more...] about Break Up With Booze for Dry January, Sober October and Beyond With These Non-Alcoholic Spirits
Wattpad Acquired By South Korean Internet Company Naver
To date, approximately 1,500 Wattpad stories have been published as books, or adapted for TV and film. Wattpad launched Wattpad Books in 2019. The company recently partnered with Collective Pictures to develop Float based on the story written by Kate Marchant on the Wattpad social storytelling platform. Robbie Amell (Upload) is set to star. Other Wattpad stories that were adapted into features include After and The Kissing Booth. Wattpad launched Wattpad Books, bringing diverse new voices to bookshelves everywhere. … [Read more...] about Wattpad Acquired By South Korean Internet Company Naver