President Trump Pardons Oregon Ranchers Convicted In 2012 Arson Case
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Trump Pardons Ranchers Dwight And Steven Hammond Over 2012 Arson Conviction
The president signed full pardons for the Oregon cattle ranchers whose prison terms inspired the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge occupation in 2016.
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