November 24th, 2008 // comments (0)

Bush Pardons 14, Commutes 2

On the latest pardon list were:

_Leslie Owen Collier of Charleston, Mo. She was convicted for unauthorized use of a pesticide and violating the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act.

_Milton Kirk Cordes of Rapid City, S.D. Cordes was convicted of conspiracy to violate the Lacey Act, which prohibits importation into the country of wildlife taken in violation of conservation laws.

_Richard Micheal Culpepper of Mahomet, Ill., who was convicted of making false statements to the federal government.

_Brenda Jean Dolenz-Helmer of Fort Worth, Texas, for reporting or helping cover up a crime.

_Andrew Foster Harley of Falls Church, Va. Harley was convicted of wrongful use and distribution of marijuana and cocaine.

_Obie Gene Helton of Rossville, Ga., whose offense was unauthorized acquisition of food stamps.

_Carey C. Hice Sr. of Travelers Rest, S.C., who was convicted of income tax evasion.

_Geneva Yvonne Hogg of Jacksonville, Fla., convicted of bank embezzlement.

_William Hoyle McCright Jr. of Midland, Texas, who was sentenced for making false entries, books, reports or statements to a bank.

_Paul Julian McCurdy of Sulphur, Okla., who was sentenced for misapplication of bank funds.

_Robert Earl Mohon Jr. of Grant, Ala., who was convicted of conspiracy to distribute marijuana.

_Ronald Alan Mohrhoff of Los Angeles, who was convicted for unlawful use of a telephone in a narcotics felony.

_Daniel Figh Pue III of Conroe, Texas, convicted of illegal treatment, storage and disposal of a hazardous waste without a permit.

_Orion Lynn Vick of White Hall, Ark., who was convicted of aiding and abetting the theft of government property.

President Bush has still pardoned less than half as many people as Bill Clinton.

THE BIG QUESTION: Will Bush pardon Ramos and Compean on the way out?

Related:

• November 18, 2008 -- Who Will President Bush Pardon?
• December 10, 2009 -- BRING BACK BUSH?
• May 21, 2009 -- Cheney, Bush Enjoy Popularity Surge In New Poll
• February 25, 2009 -- The Mysterious Bush Unpaid Tab Scandal
• January 20, 2009 -- Change: WhiteHouse.Gov Revamped
• January 20, 2009 -- Inauguration Watch: Bush Booed
• January 20, 2009 -- Graph: Presidential Approval Ratings
• January 20, 2009 -- Inauguration Watch: The Meeting
• January 19, 2009 -- No Pardon For Scooter Libby
• January 19, 2009 -- Bush Rescues Ramos And Compean