Online desk US President Donald Trump has announced an apology for 140 people before stepping down, including his former adviser Steve Bannon, who has been accused of fraud. The apology came just hours before President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration. A total of 63 people have been pardoned, the White House said in a statement.In addition, the sentences of 60 more people have been reduced. However, he did not announce any apology for himself or his family members. The apology is a regular occurrence for the outgoing president of the White House.
If the pardon is declared, all the criminal sentences against him will be canceled. On the other hand, he can also reduce the prison sentence. He has recently apologized to many. Among them are former campaign manager Paul Manafort, longtime associate Roger Stone and son-in-law Jared Kushner's father Charles.
Notable people have been forgiven:
Steve Bannon: He was one of the key strategists and advisers to Donald Trump during the 2016 election campaign. Mr. Bannon has removed millions of dollars from the fund.
He has covered at least one million dollars in personal expenses. However, he has denied the allegations.
Lil Wayne: Her real name is Wayne Carter. He was convicted last year of federal charges related to weapons.
He posted a picture of himself with Donald Trump welcoming President Trump's criminal reform program.
Kodak Black: His real name is Bill K. Capri, he is also accused of weapons. He was sentenced to three years and 10 months.
Kaomi Kilpatrick: Former mayor of Detroit Mr. Kilpatrick was sentenced to 26 years in prison on corruption charges.
He has been accused of accepting bribes and threats during his tenure as mayor from 2002 to 2006.
Anthony Lewandowski: Mr. received a full pardon from a sentence of 18 months. Lewandowski.
He was a former Google engineer who confessed to stealing information about the company's automated car project.
The apology said, "He has paid a high price for his actions and he plans to use his talent for the good of the people."
Rick Renzi: Arizona-elected Rep. Rick Renzi was sentenced in 2013 to two years in prison, two years of surveillance and a লার 25,000 fine for extortion, bribery, insurance fraud, money laundering.
Elliott Brody: He is a Republican fundraiser who has admitted to accepting funds to lobby with Donald Trump in Chinese and Malaysian interests.
Source: BBC Bangla
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