A Trace analysis found that revenue from fining white-collar criminals is drying up – due to presidential pardons
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Since his return to office last year, Donald Trump has pardoned dozens of white-collar criminals. He’s also forgiven their fines, penalties and restitution, to the tune of billions. Some of that revenue was supposed to go to a fund to help victims of violent crime – and the organizations that serve them are feeling the pinch.
Continue reading...This article was originally published by The Guardian and written by Jennifer Mascia for the Trace.
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