Bonnie Erwin, a disabled Black inmate who has served 39 years, fell just outside the reach of a recent law’s “compassionate release.” His former lawyer became a Republican congressman who voted against it.
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Panel Provides New Evidence That G.O.P. Members of Congress Sought Pardons
The House Jan. 6 committee played testimony from former Trump aides who said at least half a dozen Republicans had pre-emptively sought clemency.
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McCarthy Feared G.O.P. Lawmakers Put ‘People in Jeopardy’ After Jan. 6
New audio recordings reveal Kevin McCarthy worried that comments by his far-right colleagues could incite violence. He said he would try to rein in the lawmakers, but has instead defended them.
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New Details Underscore House G.O.P. Role in Jan. 6 Planning
A court filing and newly disclosed text messages provide additional evidence of how closely some fervent pro-Trump lawmakers worked with the White House on efforts to overturn the election.
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New Details Underscore House G.O.P. Role in Jan. 6 Planning
A court filing and newly disclosed text messages provide additional evidence of how closely some fervent pro-Trump lawmakers worked with the White House on efforts to overturn the election.