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Biden used a similar defense in a Sunday statement explaining his decision to issue the pardon, which effectively rolled back his son’s convictions in two federal cases relating to gun ownership and taxes.

However, she did highlight missed opportunities relating to Hannah's care plan not being updated and not all staff being advised how best to engage with her.

The court heard details of the alleged spying operation relating to investigative journalist Christo Grozev, whose work has included showing Russian links to the Salisbury nerve agent attack in 2018.

Messages were read out between Roussev and Mr Marsalek about potential plans relating to Mr Grozev, with Roussev saying that in Bulgaria he had the resources to kidnap Mr Grozev, drug him and lock him in a "cave" before starting an "extraction process".

At the time of the shooting, Alexander had been on bail, with conditions not to enter Hackney, for attempted murder relating to a separate incident last March.