Monday, July 13, 2015

White House Announces Commutations For 46 Mostly Nonviolent Offenders : The Two-Way : NPR

White House Announces Commutations For 46 Mostly Nonviolent Offenders : The Two-Way : NPR: "President Obama has commuted the sentences of 46 mostly nonviolent drug offenders, nearly all of whom, the White House says, would have already served their time if they were convicted of the same crime today.

"I am granting your application because you have demonstrated the potential to turn your life around," Obama said in a letter to each of the 46 men and women. "Now it is up to you to make the most of this opportunity. It will not be easy, and you will confront many who doubt people with criminal records can change. Perhaps even you are unsure of how you will adjust to your new circumstances."

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