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Biden grants clemency to nearly 1,500 people, including 3 Long Islanders

A total of 39 people who were convicted of non-violent crimes were pardoned as well.

News 12 Staff

Dec 13, 2024, 5:43 AM

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President Joe Biden has granted clemency to nearly 1,500 people, including three Long Islanders.

The president commuted the sentences of Brian Callahan, who pleaded guilty in a massive Ponzi scheme 10 years ago, Andrew Mackey who pleaded guilty to another Ponzi scheme, and Tremaine Brown who was convicted of conspiring to sell drugs on the East End.

A total of 39 people who were convicted of non-violent crimes were pardoned as well.More could come before Biden leaves office.

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