Biden commutes sentences of nearly 1,500, including embezzlers Crundwell and Bloom, sparking debate.

President Joe Biden has commuted the sentences of nearly 1,500 people, including notorious fraudsters Rita Crundwell and Eric Bloom. Crundwell, who embezzled over $50 million from Dixon, Illinois, and Bloom, who defrauded investors of over $665 million, had their sentences commuted but their convictions remain. The commutations highlight Biden's focus on second chances, though they have sparked controversy, with Illinois Rep. Bradley Fritts criticizing Crundwell's commutation and questioning restitution to Dixon.

December 12, 2024
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