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New York attorney general attempts to circumvent Trump pardon power

12:08 AM
  • Eric Schneiderman wants double jeopardy loophole closed
  • Law unclear on whether pardoned individual can face state charges

New York state law must be clarified to ensure anyone pardoned by President Donald Trump may still be charged with violations of state law, the state attorney general, Eric Schneiderman, said on Wednesday.

Schneiderman, a Democrat who has emerged as a key figure in investigations related to Trump and his administration, urged state lawmakers to quickly eliminate a loophole in current state statute that he said could be used to fight state charges by anyone who has received a federal pardon for similar federal charges.

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