Biden issues more pardons, commutations on final full day in office

In addition to Garvey, Ravidath "Ravi" Ragbir, Don Leonard Scott, Jr., and Kemba Smith Pradia are also among those pardoned.

Published: January 19, 2025 8:46am

Updated: January 19, 2025 9:37am

President Joe Biden gave clemency Sunday to seven more individuals on his final full day in office, including activist Marcus Garvey.

Ravidath "Ravi" Ragbir, Don Leonard Scott, Jr., and Kemba Smith Pradia were among those pardoned. 

He also commuted the sentences of two others. 

"America is a country built on the promise of second chances," Biden said in a statement. "As President, I have used my clemency power to make that promise a reality by issuing more individual pardons and commutations than any other President in U.S. history. Today, I am exercising my clemency power to pardon 5 individuals and commute the sentences of 2 individuals who have demonstrated remorse, rehabilitation, and redemption. These clemency recipients have each made significant contributions to improving their communities." 

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