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The state of Missouri is set to execute Marcellus, even though literally NO ONE with a stake in the outcome of the case—not even the prosecutor nor the victim's family— wants him to die. Learn More Here

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[–] thelastaxolotl@hexbear.net 34 points 4 days ago (7 children)

I dont know much about how USA law works but couldnt Biden just give him a presidential pardon and Missouri will be force to let him go?

[–] radio_free_asgarthr@hexbear.net 34 points 4 days ago (6 children)

I don't think so. The president can only pardon for federal crimes, and I think he is charged under Missouri state law. Which is why it was the governor's choice to grant him clemency or not.

[–] Homer_Simpson@hexbear.net 27 points 4 days ago (3 children)

Yea, but I want to blame Biden for this

[–] june@hexbear.net 57 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

Biden could have:

  1. Called the governor and demanded he pardon him
  2. Popularized this issue given his massive platform
  3. Signed an executive order that, while it wouldn't have actual power to stop the Missouri state actors, could have prevented any federal employees who may have been a part of this process from participating potentially delaying the execution
  4. Sent in the National Guard to "Restore order and Justice" or done whatever he wants to as King of this hellhole (see the SCOTUS decision on presidential immunity)
[–] sweatersocialist@hexbear.net 13 points 4 days ago

yep brandon still let it happen

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