UPDATE (Jan. 20):
73 individuals that were granted pardons and another 70 individuals that had commuted sentences. Bill K. Kapri - President Trump granted a commutation to Bill Kapri, more commonly known as Kodak Black. Kodak Black is a prominent artist and community leader. This commutation is supported by numerous religious leaders, including Pastor Darrell Scott and Rabbi Schneur Kaplan. Additional supporters include Bernie Kerik, Hunter Pollack, Gucci Mane, Lil Pump, Lil Yachty, Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens, Jack Brewer formerly of the National Football League, and numerous other notable community leaders. Kodak Black was sentenced to 46 months in prison for making a false statement on a Federal document. He has served nearly half of his sentence. Before his conviction and after reaching success as a recording artist, Kodak Black became deeply involved in numerous philanthropic efforts. In fact, he has committed to supporting a variety of charitable efforts, such as
01-20-2021
President Donald Trump speaks to the media before boarding Air Force One, at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. while traveling to Texas on Jan. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
In the final hours of his presidency, President Donald Trump granted pardons to 73 people and commuted the sentences of 70 other individuals.
The White House announced the final flurry of pardons and commutations Wednesday morning. The list includes many of his loyalists, including former campaign strategist Steve Bannon, Republican fundraiser Eliot Broidy, and Paul Erickson. Recipients also include rappers Lil Wayne and Kodak Black, who were convicted on weapons-related charges.
Many of the pardons and commutations were given to non-violent drug offenders, including a former Marine who was sentenced in 2002 in connection with a cocaine conviction. The most notable name on the list is Bannon, who is charged with allegedly siphoning more than $1 million from donors supporting a fundraising projec
In addition, President Trump commuted the sentences to time served for the following individuals: Jeff Cheney, Marquis Dargon, Jennings Gilbert, Dwayne L. Harrison, Reginald Dinez Johnson, Sharon King, and Hector Madrigal, Sr.