Coverage dated January 18, 2025

Biden pardons Virginia House Speaker Don Scott, Black nationalist Marcus Garvey

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President Joe Biden pardons five people and commutes the sentence of two others who "made significant contributions to improving their communities."

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  1. Delaware Public Media

    Biden pardons Virginia House Speaker Don Scott, Black nationalist Marcus Garvey (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Delaware Public Media's feed description

    President Joe Biden pardons five people and commutes the sentence of two others who "made significant contributions to improving their communities."

  2. CBS News

    Biden pardons Marcus Garvey, Don Scott and 3 others in final full day action (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Virginia House Speaker Don Scott told CBS News through tears that he is "so very grateful."

  3. Daily Progress

    Biden pardons Virginia Speaker of the House Don Scott (opens Daily Progress)

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    Daily Progress's feed description

    In his last day in office, President Joe Biden has pardoned Virginia House Speaker Don Scott, who was convicted in 1994 for his role in a cocaine distribution ring.

  4. CBS 19 Tyler

    Biden grants final pardons: Virginia House Speaker Don Scott, Marcus Garvey, and Kemba Pradia honored (opens CBS 19 Tyler)

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    CBS 19 Tyler's feed description

    On his last full day as President, Biden issued pardons for 5 people including Don Scott, Marcus Garvey, and Kemba Pradia, a Richmond-born prison reform activist.

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