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R. Kelly, Currently Serving 30-Year Federal Prison Sentence, Asks Trump for Commutation
The singer's legal team previously alleged mistreatment of their client behind bars.
Donald Trump Reportedly Weighing Up Clemency for Diddy
The disgraced Bad Boy Entertainment founder was sentenced to four years in prison last year.
'Sing Sing’ Actor JJ Velazquez Exonerated After 24 Years for Wrongful Murder Conviction: ‘This Is Not a Celebration'
Velasquez was released from prison in 2021 and began filming for the A24 film based on the prison of the same name.
G-Dep Among 16 People Granted Clemency By New York Governor Kathy Hochul
G-Dep was sentenced to 15 years to life in May 2012 for shooting and killing someone during a botched robbery.
Arkansas Man Serving Life Sentence Over Water Gun Robbery Granted Clemency
A 70-year-old Arkansas man who robbed a taco shop with a toy water gun in 1981 has been granted clemency 40 years after he was sentenced to life in prison.
No Limit Rapper McKinley ‘Mac’ Phipps Granted Clemency by Louisiana Governor
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards has granted clemency to No Limit's McKinley "Mac" Phipps Jr. The rapper has now spent 21 years behind bars.