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Outrage Erupts After Biden Commutes Sentences of High-Profile Criminals

Victims express outrage over President Biden's commutations for convicted judge Michael Conahan and Ponzi schemer Nevin Shapiro, reigniting painful memories.

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Updated: Dec 14th, 2024, 1:53 PM ET

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President Biden's decision to commute sentences for former Luzerne County Judge Michael Conahan, involved in a juvenile detention scandal, and Ponzi schemer Nevin Shapiro has drawn sharp criticism. Victims and their families, including those affected by Conahan's actions leading to a child's suicide, express frustration. Governor Shapiro condemned Conahan's commutation as an 'injustice.' Shapiro, who masterminded a $930 million Ponzi scheme, has been on home confinement since 2020 and will be officially released on December 22. Biden's commutations have reignited debates over justice and accountability for high-profile offenders.

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