List of People Pardoned or Granted Clemency By The President of The United States - Richard Nixon

Richard Nixon

Republican President Richard Nixon pardoned, commuted or rescinded the convictions of 926 people during his term. Among them are:

  • Jimmy Hoffa - convicted of fraud and bribery – sentence commuted (with conditions) on December 23, 1971
  • Angelo DeCarlo – convicted of extortion; served 1½ years; pardoned due to poor health

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