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Joe Biden's pardon list: Here are the stories of the people pardoned including a nonprofit leader, a social worker, and a former judge

President Joe Biden has granted clemency to 16 individuals, showcasing a diverse group of recipients including a nonprofit leader, a social worker, and a former judge. Among those pardoned are Beverly Ann Ibn-Tamas, who was convicted of second-degree murder in 1975 but later became a prominent advocate for domestic violence victims; Charles Byrnes Jackson, a former judge convicted of mail fraud; and John Dix Nock III, who was involved in a marijuana-related conspiracy. The list also includes individuals like Robert Francis Fortman, who was sentenced for a marijuana charge, and Vincente Ray Flores, convicted of heroin distribution. Each story reflects Biden's focus on second chances, particularly for those who have shown significant rehabilitation or whose offenses were non-violent or related to substance abuse issues. This act of clemency underscores Biden's commitment to criminal justice reform, aiming to rectify past injustices and provide opportunities for redemption.

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