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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]And now it appears the NY AG has petitioned the state to amend the law for them to be able to pursue charges against someone who has received a presidential pardon.

http://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/383811-new-york-seeks-authority-to-prosecute-despite-presidential-pardons

[quote]New York's existing law states that if an individual pleads guilty or is convicted of a federal crime and then is pardoned by the president, prosecutors cannot bring charges for violating state laws because of a double-jeopardy rule that stipulates a person cannot be tried for the same crime twice.

Schneiderman wrote to Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) and leaders of the state legislature to argued that as a result of the current policy, a "strategically-timed pardon" could protect individuals who have violated New York state laws.

As a result, Schneiderman is asking that state lawmakers change the New York statute so that double-jeopardy protections do not apply to cases involving presidential pardons.[/quote][/quote]

Maybe NY should go first .  [/quote]

Good point.

I hope Schneiderman's ready -- NOW. [/quote]

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