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Big Names Await News on Pardons

Gonzales, Clemens could be excused from future accusations

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(Newser) – President Bush continues to be stingy with pardons, but some big names will be hoping for clemency in December, the AP reports. Among the 2,000 applicants are junk-bond king Michael Milken and American-born Taliban soldier John Walker Lindh. Bush also could excuse potential future convicts such as pitcher Roger Clemens and former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales.

Milken was convicted of fraud; some have questioned Clemens’ claim under oath that he didn’t use performance-enhancing drugs; and Gonzales has been investigated over the firings of some US attorneys. Other notable names are former Louisiana Gov. Edwin Edwards and former California congressman Duke Cunningham, both convicted of public corruption. Critics worry that Bush might let off those who some say could be tried for war crimes, such as post-9/11 interrogators.

In this May 8, 2007 file photo, then Attorney General Alberto Gonzales addresses the Detroit Economic Club in Dearborn, Mich.
In this May 8, 2007 file photo, then Attorney General Alberto Gonzales addresses the Detroit Economic Club in Dearborn, Mich.   (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
'Pumpkin' the turkey's not the only one looking for a pardon.
'Pumpkin' the turkey's not the only one looking for a pardon.   (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
In this Feb. 28, photo, Roger Clemens throws a pitch during a workout with minor leaguers at the Houston Astros spring training facility in Kissimmee, Fla.
In this Feb. 28, photo, Roger Clemens throws a pitch during a workout with minor leaguers at the Houston Astros spring training facility in Kissimmee, Fla.   (AP Photo)
An undated file photo of John Walker Lindh, obtained from record of religious schools where he studied for five months in Bannu, Pakistan.
An undated file photo of John Walker Lindh, obtained from record of religious schools where he studied for five months in Bannu, Pakistan.   (AP Photo/File)
In this Feb. 13, 2008 file photo, former New York Yankees pitcher Roger Clemens is sworn-in on Capitol Hill in Washington.
In this Feb. 13, 2008 file photo, former New York Yankees pitcher Roger Clemens is sworn-in on Capitol Hill in Washington.   (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)
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