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Trump Pardons Shark Divers Convicted of Theft for Releasing Sharks

President Trump pardons two Florida shark divers convicted of theft for freeing 19 sharks and a giant grouper from a longline they believed was illegal.


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President Trump has granted pardons to Tanner Mansell and John Moore Jr., two shark divers convicted of theft for releasing 19 sharks and a giant grouper from a longline they thought was illegal. The men, who were convicted in 2022, faced felony charges for their actions, which they believed were in the interest of conservation. Their pardons restore their rights and erase their convictions, with their attorneys arguing that the prosecution was unjust. The case has drawn attention to issues of government overreach and the complexities of marine conservation laws.

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President Trump pardons Florida divers who cut 19 sharks free from longline
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"…The pardons mean they are no longer felons, restoring their rights to vote, own firearms, and freely travel abroad."

Trump Pardons South Florida Divers Convicted for Freeing Sharks From Research Longline
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"…President Donald Trump has granted full and unconditional pardons to two shark divers who were convicted of theft after releasing 19 sharks and a giant grouper from a research longline off the coast of Jupiter, Florida."

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