pardoned

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Kem Sokha, who was convicted of trying to topple the former long-ruling leader's government and sentenced to 27 years, "is pardoned", Hun Sen posted on social media alongside a royal decree signed by him.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

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

While former Proud Boys leader Henry "Enrique" Tarrio was also convicted for seditious conspiracy over the riot, he was pardoned.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 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