BREAKING: President Biden makes history by announcing that he will commute the sentences of nearly 1,500 non-violent offenders in the biggest single-day act of clemency in American history.
And it gets even better...
In addition to the commutations, Biden will pardon 39 other non-violent offenders including a military veteran who volunteers at a church and a nurse who helps with natural disaster responses.
"America was built on the promise of possibility and second chances," said Biden.
He explained that many of these individuals would receive much lighter sentences if they were convicted under today's laws and policies.
"As president, I have the great privilege of extending mercy to people who have demonstrated remorse and rehabilitation, restoring opportunity for Americans to participate in daily life and contribute to their communities, and taking steps to remove sentencing disparities for non-violent offenders, especially those convicted of drug offenses," the president added.
The 1,500 non-violent offenders have all been placed on home confinement for at least a year and according to the White House they have demonstrated "successful rehabilitation and a strong commitment to making their communities safer."
"The President has issued more sentence commutations at this point in his presidency than any of his recent predecessors at the same point in their first terms," the White House stated.
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BREAKING: In a stunning leak, JD Vance is found to be calling for a federal response to stop women from traveling from red states to blue states to receive reproductive healthcare. Retweet so all Americans hear this devastating leak.
Probably too cool for OTtawa to handle and we’d likely get bylaw on our backs but who here wants to chip in and buy this Avro Arrow and we put it somewhere cool and hangout and look at it?
$12,500 and it’s our new clubhouse amigos!
Who’s in? 🤙
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HEARTBREAKING: #NFL legend Michael Strahan and his 19-year-old daughter Isabella reveal today her brain cancer diagnosis in emotional interview.
“I know she’s going through it, but I know that we’re never given more than we can handle and that she is going to crush this" Michael said.
The entire #NFL world is sending our thoughts and prayers to Isabella and the entire Strahan family ❤️❤️
A winter weather parking ban will be in effect tomorrow, Monday, December 4, beginning at 10 am.
Please do not park on #OttCity streets until 7 pm so crews can plow easily and effectively.
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TV’s favorite nanny has morphed into an improbable Norma Rae, hailed by SAG-AFTRA’s rank and file even as she’s dismissed as a plushie-toting neophyte by some studio brass. Will she be remembered as an eccentric scene-stealer or a fiery labor iconoclast? https://t.co/xn5gf0hbqC
.@Adele during her recent Vegas residency performance, shares her appreciation for being honored with THR’s Sherry Lansing Leadership Award at this year’s Women in Entertainment gala
What a joyful weekend. So much gratitude for the love and passion of the Bravo fans… and feel really lucky to share a stage with my brothers & sisters in the Bravo family, each a super 🌟 ! #BravoCon
The Kitchissippi Times is gearing up to celebrate our 20th anniversary!
We will be holding a public anniversary celebration at Wellington West’s Thyme and Again from 4pm to 7pm on Nov. 14. We hope to see you there! #ottnews
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