Pardon of Richard James Putney, aka Richard James Putney, Jr.

Granted March 24, 2008 by George W. Bush (Republican).

In-depth case review

Richard James Putney, Jr. was convicted in the Northern District of West Virginia of aiding and abetting the escape of a prisoner in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 752(a) and 2. On March 24, 2008, President George W. Bush granted Putney a pardon.

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Court case

Offense and conviction

Aiding and abetting the escape of a prisoner, 18 U.S.C. §§ 752(a) and 2

N. D. W. Va.

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