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Rolling Stone: Will Biden Pardon This Human Rights Lawyer Who Beat Big Oil in Court?

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With Biden’s presidency winding down, Steven Donziger and a global coalition of advocates are calling for his pardon. After securing a $9.5 billion judgment against Chevron for Amazon pollution, Donziger faced a corporate-driven legal battle.

A Rolling Stone article highlighted an open letter from human rights activist and RFK Human Rights President Kerry Kennedy, urging President Biden to act. RFK Human Rights condemns this retaliation and demands justice.

Read the full article here.

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