You've probably heard about presidential pardons, but did you know they offer a president almost unchecked power to forgive federal crimes? This lesson will reveal why this power is so vast and why its potential use for a figure like Ghislaine Maxwell is sparking major debate.
The idea of a presidential pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell is currently trending, sparking widespread outrage and discussion.
Maxwell, convicted of sex trafficking and conspiracy, is serving a 20-year sentence.