Should U.S. Strip Presidents of Pardon Power?
In light of President Joe Biden's controversial pardon of his son, Hunter, Newsweek put the question to experts.
Yes, a president can pardon someone for crimes they haven’t actually been charged with
The Constitution gives the president the power to pardon someone before they are indicted, convicted or sentenced for a federal offense against the United States.
What is a presidential pardon, and how have Biden, Trump and other leaders used the power?
Presidents are granted the authority to issue pardons under Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution. The Constitution's framers were heavily influenced by the English legal tradition of pardon, which dates back to the 7th century, and Alexander Hamilton introduced the concept of the presidential pardon at the Constitutional Convention.
Legal experts call President Biden's pardon of son Hunter 'unprecedented,' 'very unusual'
Legal experts said President Joe Biden's pardon of son Hunter was broad and unusual for not specifying the crimes he was being shielded from.
What is the legal effect of President Biden's pardon of his son Hunter?
A Delaware jury in June found the president's son guilty of lying about his addiction to illegal drugs on a disclosure form that is required to purchase a firearm. The trial included hours of embarrassing testimony about Hunter Biden's addiction to crack and reckless behavior. He was scheduled to be sentenced on Dec. 12.
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