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Brokers offer felons path to Trump pardons for high cost, CBS News investigation finds

Brokers offer felons path to Trump pardons for high cost, CBS News investigation finds

Summary

A CBS News investigation found that some paid brokers are offering people with criminal records a way to get pardons from President Donald Trump, but these services come at a high cost. The report explores how these brokers operate and the chances of receiving a pardon through them.

Key Facts

  • Paid brokers are promoting a way for felons to apply for pardons from President Trump.
  • These brokers charge large fees for their services.
  • The investigation was conducted by CBS News reporters Gabe Kaminsky and Daniel Klaidman.
  • The report appeared on the program 60 Minutes.
  • A pardon is an official forgiveness from the president that can remove certain legal consequences of a crime.
  • The investigation explains how the pardon process works with the brokers.
  • It raises questions about the fairness and transparency of paying for pardon assistance.
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