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Mike Romano, who supervised the federal government's effort to prosecute crimes related to the January 6, 2021, storming of the U.S. Capitol, expressed his strong disapproval of President Donald Trump's decision to pardon the rioters during a discussion at Harvard Law School on Wednesday. Romano,
Murder
The family of Bilyaminu Ahmed Bello, a Nigerian man murdered by his wife, Maryam Sanda, in 2017, has expressed outrage and pain over the presidential pardon granted to her husband's killer. The family had expected justice to be served, with Sanda being sentenced to death by hanging in
Murder
The recent pardon granted to Maryam Sanda, the widow of Bilyaminu Ahmed Bello, who was convicted of murder and sentenced to death by a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on January 27, 2020, has sparked outrage among Bilyaminu's family. The family had found closure with
Epstein, Jeffrey
Ghislaine Maxwell, the 63-year-old convicted sex-trafficker and former close friend of Prince Andrew, was quizzed about her connections to the Duke and "more than 100 different people" connected to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein during a nine-hour meeting with the US Deputy Attorney General. Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year
Epstein, Jeffrey
The Trump administration continues to face criticism for its handling of various issues, from education to justice and immigration. President Donald Trump announced that he has not considered a pardon or commutation for Jeffrey Epstein's associate Ghislaine Maxwell, who was found guilty of sex trafficking. This decision comes
Epstein, Jeffrey
Pam Bondi, a former Florida Attorney General, and her team have faced criticism for their handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. Now, a former aide to Bondi suggests that Trump's administration could be plotting a "hidden pardon" deal with Ghislaine Maxwell, Maxwell's 20-year prison
Epstein, Jeffrey
Prince Andrew is said to be bracing himself for Ghislaine Maxwell's potential testimony against him, as the disgraced socialite is scheduled to meet with US Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. Maxwell, currently serving 20 years in a Florida jail for sex trafficking underage girls for Epstein, has agreed
Epstein, Jeffrey
Ghislaine Maxwell, serving a 20-year prison sentence for conspiring with Jeffrey Epstein to sexually exploit girls, is set to meet with the US Justice Department to discuss potential new evidence in the sex-trafficking saga. The development has sparked speculation that President Donald Trump could pardon Maxwell if she were to
Ex-presidents
According to a recent report, former President Joe Biden's chief of staff, Jeff Zients, gave final approval for the use of an autopen to sign high-profile pardons on Biden's final day in office. The autopen issue has been a point of contention, with President Donald Trump
Ex-presidents
Significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 15, 2025, highlighted bipartisan criticism towards a Republican energy bill, particularly its impact on household costs and nuclear threats. The bill, aimed at increasing energy costs for Americans, has sparked concern among Democrats and Republicans alike. Lawmakers are voicing their opposition
Ex-presidents
Former President Joe Biden has been accused by U.S. Senator John Cornyn of violating the Constitution by using his autopen to approve nearly 4,000 pardons and grants of clemency on his last day in office, including pardons for his own family members. Senator Cornyn claims that Biden'
Ex-presidents
Former US President Joe Biden has vehemently denied claims that he was unaware of or incapacitated when granting a slew of pardons and commutations during his final days in office. In an interview with the New York Times, Biden stated that he "made every single one" of the
