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New York Votes to Close Double-Jeopardy Loophole
New York Votes to Close Double-Jeopardy Loophole
May 21, 2019 at 6:57 pm EDT By Taegan Goddard 8 Comments
https://politicalwire.com/2019/05/21/new-york-votes-to-close-double-jeopardy-loophole/
"SNIP....
“The New York Assembly passed a bill on Tuesday that closes the so-called ‘double jeopardy’ loophole, permitting state authorities to prosecute someone who receives a pardon from the president,” NPRreports.
“Top Democrats in the state framed the change as a way to stand up to President Trump by removing a shield that had protected defendants from being prosecuted twice for similar crimes, and could have benefited those receiving pardons.”
....SNIP"
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