webfact Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Trump issues full pardons for five convicted criminals U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a signing ceremony for the "Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act" in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, U.S., July 29, 2019. REUTERS/Carlos Barria WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump issued full pardons on Monday for five criminals who served sentences on charges including drug trafficking, weapons sales and illegal gambling, the White House said in a statement. It cited the men's acceptance of responsibility for their crimes and the community service or charitable work each has performed since their release. The individuals were John Richard Bubala, Roy Wayne McKeever, Rodney Takumi, Michael Tedesco, and Chalmer Lee Williams. All were convicted of their crimes more than 20 years ago. Bubala pleaded guilty to improper use of federal property for transferring auto equipment to the town of Milltown, Indiana. McKeever was convicted of using a telephone to distribute marijuana. Takumi was arrested while working at an illegal gambling parlor. Tedesco was convicted for drug trafficking and fraud stemming from a drug crime. Williams, an airport baggage handler, was convicted of crimes related to theft of firearms from checked luggage. "After a careful review of the files of each of these individuals, President Trump has concluded that each are entirely deserving of Executive Clemency," the statement said. The full pardon restores the men's right to vote and the right to bear arms. Trump also commuted the sentences of two people, including Ronen Nahmani, a non-violent first offender with five young children at home and a wife with terminal cancer, the White House said. Nahmani had been convicted of possession of synthetic cannabinoids with intent to distribute. He was accused of operating a business importing the drugs form China and Hong Kong and selling them throughout the United States. His release was supported by lawmakers from Democratic U.S. Representative Hakeem Jeffries to Republican congressman Mark Meadows, it said. The other commutation involved Ted Suhl, an Arkansas man accused of participating in a bribery scheme to boost Medicaid payments to his company, which operated faith-based behavioral healthcare treatment centers for juveniles. (Reporting by Doina Chiacu; editing by David Alexander and Tom Brown) -- © Copyright Reuters 2019-07-30 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BobBKK Posted July 30, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2019 Fair enough now let out the 100,000s more stuck in jail on pathetic cannabis charges. Obama could have done it and failed so here's a good opportunity to set that right. 19 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tug Posted July 30, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2019 The first thing that comes to my mind is what’s in it for donald 12 2 5 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcheech Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Drain that Swamp! ha 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Curt1591 Posted July 30, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2019 8 minutes ago, BobBKK said: Fair enough now let out the 100,000s more stuck in jail on pathetic cannabis charges. Obama could have done it and failed so here's a good opportunity to set that right. And, if there was ever a case for reparations! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVENKEEL Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 8 minutes ago, BobBKK said: Fair enough now let out the 100,000s more stuck in jail on pathetic cannabis charges. Obama could have done it and failed so here's a good opportunity to set that right. Sounds good but it's still federally illegal. Doubt if there's many in prison for a few oz's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Curt1591 Posted July 30, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2019 7 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said: Sounds good but it's still federally illegal. Doubt if there's many in prison for a few oz's. Texas will put you in prison, 180 days, for less than 2 ozs. 2016, between TX and NJ alone, there were over 100,000 arrests for possession. 3 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolboy Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 27 minutes ago, BobBKK said: Fair enough now let out the 100,000s more stuck in jail on pathetic cannabis charges. Obama could have done it and failed so here's a good opportunity to set that right. Are there 100000 people imprisoned in Federal penitentiaries on marijuana charges? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post quandow Posted July 30, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2019 As long as none of the names is "Madoff" then that's ok. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 1 minute ago, quandow said: As long as none of the names is "Madoff" then that's ok. He's next, trust me! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lacessit Posted July 30, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2019 He's setting the scene to pardon himself. 3 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BobBKK Posted July 30, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2019 2 hours ago, bristolboy said: Are there 100000 people imprisoned in Federal penitentiaries on marijuana charges? 643,000 arrests in 2015, 575,000 for possession only (marijuana only). Incarceration is decreasing as it is legalized and the exact number is not easy to find between federal and state jails but 100,000 is not a totally unreasonable estimate of the 1.5m in jail for all sorts. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolboy Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Just now, BobBKK said: 643,000 arrests in 2015, 575,000 for possession only (marijuana only). Incarceration is decreasing as it is legalized and the exact number is not easy to find between federal and state jails but 100,000 is not a totally unreasonable estimate of the 1.5m in jail for all sorts. Less tnan 200,000 people incarcerated in federal prison system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BobBKK Posted July 30, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2019 Just now, bristolboy said: Less tnan 200,000 people incarcerated in federal prison system. Irrelevant - At the end of 2016, the Prison Policy Initiative estimated that in the United States, about 2,298,300 people were incarcerated out of a population of 324.2 million.https://www.criminaldefenselawyer.com/crime-penalties/federal/Marijuana-Possession.htm 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolboy Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 25 minutes ago, BobBKK said: Irrelevant - At the end of 2016, the Prison Policy Initiative estimated that in the United States, about 2,298,300 people were incarcerated out of a population of 324.2 million.https://www.criminaldefenselawyer.com/crime-penalties/federal/Marijuana-Possession.htm Not irrelevant since this is how you launched this marijuana byway: 3 hours ago, BobBKK said: Fair enough now let out the 100,000s more stuck in jail on pathetic cannabis charges. Obama could have done it and failed so here's a good opportunity to set that right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBKK Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 19 minutes ago, bristolboy said: Not irrelevant since this is how you launched this marijuana byway: You play games. You quoted 200,000 and THAT is irrelevant. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolboy Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Just now, BobBKK said: You play games. You quoted 200,000 and THAT is irrelevant. The point being that it's virtually impossible that 100000 convicts are in federa prison on possession of marijuana charges. I expect it's no more than a handful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quandow Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 4 hours ago, Somtamnication said: He's next, trust me! I dunno. Trump has historically expressed displeasure with Madoff before any of his crimes were exposed. I really hope you're wrong, Madoff ruined WAY too many people's lives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bendejo Posted July 30, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2019 11 minutes ago, quandow said: I dunno. Trump has historically expressed displeasure with Madoff before any of his crimes were exposed. I really hope you're wrong, Madoff ruined WAY too many people's lives. Yes, if there is one thing DT can't tolerate it's a con artist. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bristolboy Posted July 30, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2019 29 minutes ago, bendejo said: Yes, if there is one thing DT can't tolerate it's a con artist. Rather, another con artist. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DoctorG Posted July 30, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2019 7 hours ago, webfact said: McKeever was convicted of using a telephone to distribute marijuana. I tried that but the seeds kept getting stuck in the wires. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamahele Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Last week he reinstated the federal death penalty and five inmates are now scheduled to be killed...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JulesMad Posted July 30, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2019 7 hours ago, Tug said: The first thing that comes to my mind is what’s in it for donald They are probably 'friends' or colleagues, who have done some valuable 'work' for trumpy in the past... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 7 hours ago, Tug said: The first thing that comes to my mind is what’s in it for donald He slipped in one for himself,"for later'' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Christmas13 Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 38 minutes ago, JulesMad said: They are probably 'friends' or colleagues, who have done some valuable 'work' for trumpy in the past... yes and they will get a job at the white house now 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caldera Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Blago didn't make the list. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OtinPattaya Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 (edited) 8 hours ago, BobBKK said: Fair enough now let out the 100,000s more stuck in jail on pathetic cannabis charges. Obama could have done it and failed so here's a good opportunity to set that right. Ah, mate, so at least you admit that this is not a conspiracy by the dreaded Donald. Let's let the other 100k out, instituted by none other than Obama. You think Trump invented this? He inherited this problem. Edited July 30, 2019 by OtinPattaya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolboy Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Just now, OtinPattaya said: Ah, mate, so at least you admit that this is not a conspiracy by the dreaded Donald? Read the rest of this thread. I totally agree. Let's let the other 100k out, instituted by none other than Obama. You think Trump invented this? How exactly do you propose that Trump pardon them? Virtually all are not federal prisoners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OtinPattaya Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 It is very plain, nauseatingly so, that no matter what Donald Trump does or does not do, you Brits and Euros are going to hate him anyway. Even when he pardons people. There must be some diabolic subterfuge behind it 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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