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Trump Commutes Larry Hoover's Sentence Amid Ongoing Advocacy for Clemency

President Trump commuted Larry Hoover's life sentence, but he still faces a lengthy state sentence. Advocates continue to push for further clemency in Illinois.


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President Donald Trump has commuted the federal life sentence of Larry Hoover, co-founder of the Gangster Disciples, who has been imprisoned for over five decades. Hoover, 74, was serving multiple life sentences for federal drug conspiracy and a state murder conviction. His attorney confirmed the commutation to time served, but Hoover still faces a 200-year state sentence for a 1973 murder. Advocates, including his legal team, are lobbying Illinois Governor JB Pritzker for clemency. The commutation follows years of advocacy, including meetings at Mar-a-Lago, and reflects ongoing discussions about criminal justice reform.

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Donald Trump commutes sentence of former Chicago gang leader
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"…The commutation, first reported by Notus, was confirmed by a White House official."

Who is Larry Hoover and why has Trump commuted his federal sentence?
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"…Hoover is still serving a 200-year state sentence following the 1973 Illinois murder conviction."

Trump commutes sentence of former Gangster Disciples leader Larry Hoover
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"…It's unclear how soon he will be released from federal custody, but he still faces the remainder of his 200-year sentence in Illinois, dating back to 1973 for Young's murder."

Trump commutes gang leader's sentence in flurry of pardons
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"…As part of a spree of clemency actions, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday commuted the federal prison sentence of Larry Hoover, the founder of a notorious Chicago street gang."

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