CLEMENCY FOR PUERTO RICAN PRISONERS.

• Position: President Clinton grants conditinal clemency to twelve Puerto Rican prisoners - Brief Article

Washington, D.C.

In late July, Puerto Rican activists marched in front of the White House. The protesters were urging President Clinton to grant the unconditional release of sixteen Puerto Rican independentistas, most of whom were convicted of crimes such as seditious conspiracy and have already served lengthy sentences. In early August, President Clinton offered conditional clemency, and on September 7, twelve of the...