As President Bush nears the end of his tenure, speculation is growing about whether he will issue a flurry of pardons before he leaves office. But last-minute, "midnight" pardons haven't always been a traditional part of the transition process. We explore the issue of executive clemency, and its proper role in our criminal justice system.
http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2008-12-01/ethics-and-presidential-pardons
Ethics and Presidential Pardons
Listen Monday, Dec. 1, 2008 at 1:06 p.m.Guest host: Rebecca Roberts
Guests
Margaret Love
Attorney specializing in executive clemency; Former U.S. Pardon Attorney in the Justice Department
Fred Barbash
Senior Editor, Politico

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