More Trump Pardons
This afternoon, President Trump issued pardons to 27 individuals charged and convicted of FACE act violations. The FACE – Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances – act criminalized protests outside of abortion clinics.
Among those pardoned are Eva Edl: An 89-year-old Holocaust survivor. Bevlyn Williams: A young mother who was sentenced to nearly four years in jail. Fidelis Moscinski: a Franciscan friar who received 6 months in jail. Paul Vaughn: A father of 11
The remainder of those pardoned include:
- Lauren Handy (57 months in prison)
- John Hinshaw (21 months)
- Jonathan Darnell (34 months)
- Herb Geraghty (27 months)
- Jean Marshall (24 months)
- Joan Bell (27 months)
- Paulette Harlow (24 months)
- Bevelyn Beatty Williams (3 years)
- Heather Idoni
- Calvin Zastro
There had been some confusion and consternation about these pardons. There were false reports that some pardons had already been issued when they had not. More people were upset that it was taking so long. All I can say is thank God that they happened, regardless of timing or any other factor.
