WASHINGTON: A Rastafarian prophet, a former Taliban captive and thousands of minor drug traffickers have one thing in common: Their names have been submitted to President Barack Obama for clemency before he leaves office in two weeks.
Some US presidents have used this regal power of leniency in a pointed way near the end of their term in office.
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