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Tennessee governor rejects clemency bid for Christa Pike as execution looms
If the execution proceeds, Pike would be the first woman executed in Tennessee in more than 200 years.
September 28, 2026Christa Pike to be first woman executed in Tennessee in 200 years - but her defence say she's a victim too
Lawyers for Pike, who killed a fellow student in 1995, say she should get clemency and would not be sentenced to death if the crime happened today.
September 26, 2026Exclusive: Democrats press Trump administration over “pay-to-play” pardons - Reuters
Exclusive: Democrats press Trump administration over “pay-to-play” pardons Reuters
June 15, 2026Democratic governor under fire over clemency for 2020 election denier
Tina Peters, a Republican former county clerk, is serving a nine-year sentence for tampering with election equipment.
May 16, 2026Colorado governor commutes sentence of former county elections clerk Tina Peters - Reuters
Colorado governor commutes sentence of former county elections clerk Tina Peters Reuters
May 15, 2026Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence, frees former president - Reuters
Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence, frees former president Reuters
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Tennessee governor rejects clemency bid for Christa Pike as execution looms
If the execution proceeds, Christa Pike would be the first woman to be executed in Tennessee in more than 200 years Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has denied a clemency request from death row inmate Chr
Christa Pike to be first woman executed in Tennessee in 200 years - but her defence say she's a victim too
Christa Pike's lawyers have filed a clemency petition seeking to commute her sentence ahead of the 30 September execution date Ashlee Sellars last heard from her friend Christa Pike earlier this week
Democrats press Trump administration over “pay-to-play” pardons
By Marisa Taylor WASHINGTON, June 15 (Reuters) – Two Democratic members of Congress on Monday pressed the administration of President Donald Trump to retain communication records related to pardons g
Democrats press Trump administration over "pay-to-play" pardons
Published on 06/15/2026 at 01:35 pm EDT - Modified on 06/15/2026 at 01:47 pm EDT WASHINGTON, June 15 (Reuters) - Two Democratic members of Congress on M
Democratic governor under fire over clemency for 2020 election denier
Colorado's Governor Jared Polis is facing criticism from fellow Democrats after commuting the prison sentence of former county clerk Tina Peters, a 2020 election denier convicted of tampering with ele
Colorado governor commutes sentence for controversial elections clerk Tina Peters
DENVER (CN) — Exercising his pardon powers as Colorado governor, Jared Polis on Friday commuted the 9-year prison sentence of former Mesa County elections clerk Tina Peters.“The crimes you were convic
Colorado governor commutes sentence of election denier Tina Peters
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Myanmar's military reduces Aung San Suu Kyi's sentences, still faces decades in prison
Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar's military-led government has reduced the prison sentences of ouste