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Lots more new press stories about past and possible future clemency grants

Prez Trump’s considerable clemency activity last week (basics here and here) not only has engendered considerable commentary about his recent efforts (some assembled here), but also has various major press outlets covering various clemency-related stories.  Here is a partial round up of some notable pieces from major outlets about both past and future clemency activity:

From CBS News, “Former Trump supporter Pamela Hemphill refuses and returns her Jan. 6 pardon

From Fox News, “Trump DOJ investigating Biden-era pardons amid concerns over state of mind

From The Hill, “Cohen, Jackson urge Trump to reconsider pardons denied by Biden

From NBC News, “Trump pardons drive a big, burgeoning business for lobbyists

From Politico, “Chris Christie says Trump is giving free rein to white-collar criminals

From the Washington Post, “Trump could pardon Diddy, but 50 Cent hopes to dissuade him