President Biden pardons three Minnesotans as part of historic act of clemency

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President Biden pardons three Minnesotans as part of historic act of clemency

President Joe Biden on Thursday

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, of which three – Kelsie Becklin, Sarah Carlson and Lashawn Walker – are Minnesotans.

Becklin, 38, is being pardoned after she pleaded guilty to charges on providing false information to police. She recently got her Ph.D. and works to mentor previously incarcerated individuals to get their college degrees, according to the release.

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Carlson, 49, received an early termination for her probationary sentence for a nonviolent drug offense, which she pleaded guilty to. The release states she went back to school and worked at a faith-based rehabilitation center helping with addiction counseling. Additionally, the pardoned woman volunteers at her local church.

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Biden also pardoned Walker, 51, after she pleaded guilty to nonviolent drug charges in her 20s, the release states. She received early termination from probation due to her “exemplary probation record.” She then went to work in healthcare and helps serve dinner at a retirement home during the holiday season.

A pardon does not mean innocence,

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, but rather removes the civil disabilities imposed on the convicted, such as the right to vote, hold governmental office or sit on a jury.

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In addition to his 39 pardons, Biden announced he’s

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, including 16 Minnesotans. The White House said the president’s announcement is the

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in modern history.

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