The US Justice Department is investigating a potential crime related to funnelling money to the White House in exchange for a presidential pardon. Photo: Reuters The US Justice Department is investigating a potential crime related to funnelling money to the White House in exchange for a presidential pardon. Photo: Reuters
The US Justice Department is investigating a potential crime related to funnelling money to the White House in exchange for a presidential pardon. Photo: Reuters
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World /  United States & Canada

US probes possible ‘bribe for presidential pardon’ scheme

  • Alleged bribery scheme involved campaign donations to secure a presidential pardon, court document shows
  • US presidents enjoy wide latitude under the US Constitution in pardoning people convicted of federal crimes

Topic |   Donald Trump
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Updated: 8:11pm, 2 Dec, 2020

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The US Justice Department is investigating a potential crime related to funnelling money to the White House in exchange for a presidential pardon. Photo: Reuters The US Justice Department is investigating a potential crime related to funnelling money to the White House in exchange for a presidential pardon. Photo: Reuters
The US Justice Department is investigating a potential crime related to funnelling money to the White House in exchange for a presidential pardon. Photo: Reuters
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