In a statement to The Citizen’s Voice, Fonzo stated, “Conahan’s actions destroyed families, including mine, and my son’s death is a tragic reminder of the consequences of his abuse of power.”
For those of us who continue to suffer, this pardon seems unfair. I’m digesting the hurt this has brought back and doing my best to deal with it right now.
According to the Penn Capital Star, Democratic Governor of Pennsylvania Josh Shapiro said that Biden made “a lot of pain” in his state and got it “completely wrong.”
Presidents and governors have the exclusive authority to commute sentences and provide mercy and pardons. Shapiro said on Friday that “it is an absolute power, and it is a power that should be used incredibly carefully.”
Additionally, the Department of Justice (DOJ) reports that Biden granted clemency to former Democratic New York State Assemblyman William F.
Boyland, Jr., who was sentenced in 2015 to 14 years in prison for bribery, fraud, conspiracy, and theft committed by “corruptly exploiting his official position.” (RELATED:
