President Biden commuted nearly 1,500 sentences, including Rita Crundwell's, drawing local criticism.
President Biden granted clemency to nearly 1,500 individuals, including former Dixon comptroller Rita Crundwell, who embezzled over $50 million from the city. Despite serving part of her 19-year sentence, Crundwell's sentence was commuted, sparking criticism from Illinois lawmakers and Dixon residents. The administration states that those granted commutations have successfully reintegrated into their communities.
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