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Kin of Massachusetts’ Governor Gets Obama Commutation
Kin of Massachusetts’ governor gets Obama commutation
Eight people had their prison sentences for cocaine offenses commuted by President Barack Obama.
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Obama Issues Year-End Commutations for Drug Crimes
Obama issues year-end commutations for drug crimes
SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images. US President Barack Obama speaks about the reopening of the US government following a shutdown, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on October 17, 2013. … The act is aimed at reducing disparities …
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Obama grants freedom for drug prisoners
Posted on December 21, 2013. NEDRA PICKLER Associated Press. WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Thursday commuted the sentences of eight people he said were serving unduly harsh drug sentences in the most expansive use yet of his power to free …
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Obama Commutes 8 Crack Cocaine Sentences
WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama commuted the prison sentences of eight people convicted of crack cocaine offenses Thursday, saying they were punished under an unfair legal disparity that overwhelmingly hurt impoverished black communities …
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Cocaine Congressman Trey Radel Refuses to Resign After Rehab Stint, Which … – Miami New Times (Blog)
Cocaine Congressman Trey Radel Refuses to Resign After Rehab Stint, Which … – Miami New Times (blog)
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Cocaine Congressman Trey Radel Refuses to Resign After Rehab Stint, Which …
Miami New Times (blog) Just in case anyone forgot how the "cocaine congressman" got his name: On October 29th, the 37-year-old Radel purchased 3.5 grams of coke from an undercover D.C officer. On November 20th, he pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor possession charge, and … Florida Rep. Trey Radel Exits Rehab Following Cocaine Conviction Trey Radel says alcohol was his downfall, but didn't affect his work in Congress 5 things to know in Florida for Dec. 20 |
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The Official Biggest Losers of 2013
The Official Biggest Losers Of 2013
Voters — The Supreme Court struck down part of a landmark civil rights law that protected voting rights for minorities, with Chief Justice John Roberts arguing that racism is over. Southern states immediately … Trey Radel — Florida man busted for …
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DEA's Anti-Pot Campaign Is Losing Teens Thanks To State Legalization Efforts
Paul exhibited his libertarian tendencies earlier this year when he explained that he'd favor reforming marijuana laws to either decriminalize or reduce penalties for possession. “I don't want to promote that but I also don't want to put people in jail …
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TORONTO – Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto …
Attorney General Joseph Foster and state police announced upgraded charges against Robert Dellinger, 53, who lives in Sunapee and also maintains a home in Kansas. Dellinger … Immediately after the vote, Prime Minister Antonis Samaras said that a …
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Florida Rep. Trey Radel Exits Rehab Following Cocaine Conviction – KMBZ
Florida Rep. Trey Radel Exits Rehab Following Cocaine Conviction – KMBZ
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Florida Rep. Trey Radel Exits Rehab Following Cocaine Conviction
KMBZ Florida Republican Congressman Trey Radel left a drug rehab facility Thursday, one month after pleading guilty to cocaine possession charges, and refused to resign, saying the incident was a “personal issue on personal time.” Speaking … Law … Trey Radel says alcohol was his downfall, but didn't affect his work in Congress 6 Things to Know in Florida for Dec. 20 |
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Trey Radel’s Brother-in-Law’s Been Arrested for Cocaine, Too – Sunshine State News (blog)
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Trey Radel's Brother-in-Law's Been Arrested for Cocaine, Too
Sunshine State News (blog) … a leave of absence from Congress after pleading guilty to cocaine possession, also has a history of cocaine possession, according to Lee County court records. Eric Wegmann, Radel's brother-in-law, was arrested in Oct. 2003 for felony cocaine … Local leaders comment on Radel dilemma |
Waltham City Worker Facing Drug Charges Taken Off Payroll
Waltham city worker facing drug charges taken off payroll
The city worker arrested in August on heroin and cocaine charges has been removed from the city’s payroll, according to the mayor.
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Case Studies: The 21 People Getting Clemency From Obama
Here is the list of people being granted clemency by President Barack Obama, as released by the White House.
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Obama grants clemency to Belton man
President Barack Obama granted clemency Thursday to Billy Ray Wheelock of Belton, according to a White House press release.
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