U.S. President Donald Trump plans to pardon those convicted of non-violent crimes related to the attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021, as well as to commute the sentences of those convicted of more serious crimes.
It was reported by CNN, citing sources.
The sources also said that the U.S. Department of Justice is also expected to ask the court to close the cases that have not yet reached the court.
It is indicated that Trump has not yet signed the decree, but is expected to do so on Monday.
According to the latest estimates of the Department of Justice, more than 730 people have been found guilty of criminal offenses in connection with the events of January 6. In addition, as of Monday, about 300 cases were still pending in court, including many accused of violent criminal offenses, such as assault on police officers.
Trump has long promised to pardon at least some of his supporters who stormed the Capitol on January 6, 2021, disrupting the peaceful transfer of power.
More than 140 police officers were injured during the seven-hour siege, which also led to the direct and indirect deaths of four Trump supporters in the crowd and five police officers.
According to the Department of Justice, about 55% of criminal cases filed on January 6 were misdemeanor cases, such as disturbing public order or illegal entry into foreign territory. The vast majority of those convicted were sentenced to probation or several months in prison and have already been released.
Recall that Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States.
The Ukrainian News agency published the full text of Trump's inaugural address.
In particular, Trump stated during his inauguration ceremony that he intends to return the Panama Canal to American control.
Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino has said his country has no intention of handing over control of the Panama Canal to the United States. If necessary, Panama will use international law to regulate relations with Washington.
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