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Bush and Bill Clinton and now represents people in clemency cases.

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The novelist has long been a critic of Algeria's government, which had not responded favourably to France's appeal for clemency.

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That attorney turned out to be Brittany Barnett, who has had success obtaining clemency for inmates facing life sentences for nonviolent drug-related offenses.

“It is known that presidents have the power of the pardon and the clemency, which are plenary. And they’re extended at their will.”

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In a letter last month apologizing for the crime, Djerf said he was ready to die and would not seek clemency.

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