Trump pardons DC officers convicted in deadly moped pursuit

Trump pardons two D.C. police officers found guilty in murder and its cover-up

President Donald Trump on Wednesday pardoned two Washington, D.C., police officers whom a jury found guilty of murder and obstruction for their role in a fatal police chase in 2020.

Trump Cements Loyalty with Law Enforcement with Presidential Pardons - Real News Now

President Trump recently demonstrated his unwavering support for the nation’s law enforcement agencies. Throughout his term, Trump has consistently affirmed his commitment to ‘back the blue.’ Making a significant statement in this regard, he used the presidential clemency power to clear the names of those who stood beside him, particularly emphasizing his relationship with police unions, a notable base of his support. Last year, amidst a vibrant…

'Do Not Pardon These Murderers!': President Trump Under Fire After Issuing Pardon to Two White D.C. Officers Convicted In Death of Black Man Stopped While Riding Moped on Sidewalk

Family members of a Black man whose death was covered up by two cops following a police chase in Washington D.C. expressed disappointment and shock at news of the officers’ pardons from President Donald Trump. Trump issued “full and unconditional” pardons to Lt. Andrew Zabavsky and Metropolitan police officer Terence Sutton who were convicted for their roles in the 2020 death of Karon Hylton-Brown. Former D.C. Metropolitan Police officer Terence…

District Links: Trump pardons two MPD officers convicted in deadly chase; local officials quiet about lawsuit over birthright citizenship; and more

President Donald Trump yesterday granted “full and unconditional” pardons to two Metropolitan Police Department officers convicted last year for misconduct in connection with an unauthorized 2020 chase that led to the death of Karon Hylton-Brown.

Trump pardons two D.C. officers convicted in fatal chase and cover-up

President Donald Trump issued full and unconditional pardons Wednesday to two Washington, D.C., police officers who were convicted for their roles in a deadly chase of a young man on a moped in 2020 and subsequent cover-up, a case that led to protests in the nation’s capital.