President Biden commuted the sentences of 37 men on federal death row, including child killers and mass murderers, just before Christmas. He condemned the murderers but cited his opposition to the death penalty as the reason for the commutations. The sentences were lowered to life in prison without parole, with some recipients being notorious criminals like Thomas Sanders and Anthony Battle. Biden has also issued other controversial pardons and commutations, including for his son Hunter Biden and individuals convicted of various crimes. Despite these actions, he has faced criticism for not fulfilling his promise to release marijuana-related prisoners.
Source: https://nypost.com/2024/12/23/us-news/biden-commutes-death-sentences-of-child-killers-and-mass-murderers-2-days-before-christmas/