Federal Presidential Pardon

A Study of Noteworthy Presidential Pardons

Angelo “Gyp” DeCarlo

Angelo “Gyp” DeCarlo was a member of the Genovese crime family. He ran the loan sharking activities in New Jersey in the 1960s. He was purportedly hooked up with Frank Sinatra. He was sentenced to 12 years after being convicted of extortion and poisoning.
DeCarlo was diagnosed with cancer while incarcerated. In December of 1972 he [...]

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Vietnam Draft Dodgers

Many American’s were against the Vietnam War. At the time of the draft, the baby boomers were at the center of the draft. Sentiment was that the draft was unfair because the rich and the well educated could escape the draft. Many young people left to go to Canada. The United States prosecuted people who [...]

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