President Bush granted pardons to 14 people Wednesday, according to a list released by the US Justice Department (here’s the DOJ Pardon Attorney website). Among those pardoned was Gene Armand Bridger of Elkhart, Ind. who was convicted for conspiracy to commit mail fraud, and mail fraud under 18 U.S.C. 2, 371, and 1341. Bush, who has granted 58 pardons during his tenure, has pardoned far fewer people than his predecessors. Former President Bill Clinton granted 396 pardons, former President Ronald Reagan granted 393, and former President Jimmy Carter pardoned 534 people. Also, the majority of Bush’s pardons have been for people convicted of lesser crimes who have already served their prison sentences. The DOJ has a news release on the pardons. CBS News has more.

Posted: 09|29|05 at 9:05 am by Joshua Claybourn
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