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  "path": "/politics/2026/05/jared-polis-tina-peters-commutation-clemency-trump/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-05-16T19:49:31.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.motherjones.com",
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  "textContent": "On Friday afternoon, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis issued 35 pardons. He also commuted the sentences of nine prisoners, allowing them to be released years before they otherwise would be. Some of these acts of clemency were deeply controversial. Polis, a Democrat, shortened the sentences of multiple convicted murderers. He is also setting free Brandin Kreuzer, […]",
  "title": "Jared Polis Did the Right Thing"
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