Jason Riddle says he rejected pardon because ‘it happened. I did those things, and they weren’t pardonable’

  • megopie@beehaw.org
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    3 days ago

    The two that refused the pardons only had very light sentences and misdemeanor charges, so no long term rights losses like with a felony. One had a 90 day sentence and a fine, the other with 60 days and 3 years probation.

    The pardon doesn’t do anything for them at this point, and both seem to legitimately regret their involvement and don’t want to act like it was ok. At this point, accepting the pardon only really helps trump.

    • CrimeDad@lemmy.crimedad.work
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      3 days ago

      At this point, accepting the pardon only really helps trump.

      How? If the stakes were so low for these two, why are they getting any veneration? Pardons are rare. People hope and pray for them everyday. It’s disgraceful and selfish to reject one.