Marshall Cohen

@marshall-cohen.bsky.social

I'm a CNN reporter who covers major legal cases and Congressional investigations, often with a focus on democracy, elections and disinformation.

Victims of two infamous public corruption cases are "shocked," "hurt," "outraged," and "felt a complete sense of betrayal" after Biden commuted the sentences of the convicted officials. (the kids-for-cash PA judge & an IL city comptroller who embezzled $54m) www.cnn.com/2024/12/13/p...

Victims ‘shocked’ after Biden grants clemency to ‘kids-for-cash’ judge and $54 million embezzler | CNN Politics

Victims of major public corruption cases in Pennsylvania and Illinois are angry that President Joe Biden granted clemency this week to the two convicted officials.

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Senior Biden White House aides, administration officials and prominent defense attorneys in DC are discussing potential pre-emptive pardons or legal aid for people who might be targeted for prosecution by President-elect Donald Trump, multiple sources tell CNN. www.cnn.com/2024/12/05/p...

Biden White House considering preemptive pardons for Trump’s perceived enemies | CNN Politics

Senior Biden White House aides, administration officials and prominent defense attorneys in Washington, DC, are discussing potential preemptive pardons or legal aid for people who might be targeted fo...

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