pardoned

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He pardoned Changpeng Zhao, founder of Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange; Trevor Milton, convicted of defrauding investors in truck maker Nikola; and Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the crypto-fueled black market Silk Road.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Rapper Lil Wayne and former chief strategist Steve Bannon were also pardoned at the same time, on Trump’s final day in office during his first term.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

In one of his first acts as civilian president, Min Aung Hlaing this month also pardoned Suu Kyi's top aide Win Myint, who served as her ceremonial president.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Detailing the forthcoming prisoner release, Cuba's foreign ministry said that since 2010 Havana has pardoned 9,905 prisoners.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

The paper explained that because he had confessed and had a positive attitude, he was pardoned.

From "Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution" by Ji-li Jiang