pardoned

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He later sought to withdraw the plea, and Trump pardoned him in 2020.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Hun Sen posted on Facebook that Sokha had been "pardoned", alongside a photo of the royal decree signed by him.

From BBC • May 25, 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

I mentioned the case of Robey Leibbrandt, who set up an underground organization during the Second World War to oppose South Africa’s support for the Allies; he was sentenced to life imprisonment but soon pardoned.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela