New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Signed a Bill into Law Tuesday Closing the "Double Jeopardy" Loophole, Authorizing the State to Prosecute Individuals Pardoned by a President.
The Bill was Passed by the State's Assembly and Senate in May and Allows for the Prosecution of a Person who has been Tried for the Same Crime by the Federal and State Governments.
Thet now can be tried in State Courts. The Law takes Effect Immediately and affects All Future and Past Offenses, unless the Person has Already been Tried or Entered a Plea.
The impetus for the Measure occurred after Reports that President Trump was considering Pardoning Paul Manafort, his Former Campaign Manager, currently Serving a Seven-and-a-half year Prison Term on Bank Fraud, Tax Evasion, and Conspiracy Charges.
Now the President can Pardon Federal Offenses, but Not New York State Crimes in New York's Courts.
"No one is above the law and New York will not turn a blind eye to criminality, no matter who seeks to protect them," Governor Cuomo said in a Statement accompanying the Signing. "The closure of this egregious loophole gives prosecutors the ability to stand up against any abuse of power, and helps ensure that no politically motivated, self-serving action is sanctioned under law. I thank the Attorney General for her work to advance this much-needed reform and by signing it into law we are taking another step toward a stronger, fairer and more just Empire State for all."
Long Island State Senator Todd Kaminsky (D-9th District), a Former Federal Corruption Prosecutor, said, "With the President all but pledging to corruptly abuse his pardon power to allow friends and associates off the hook, it is crucial that we have closed the Double Jeopardy loophole and preserved the rule of law in New York. I commend Attorney General James for her outstanding leadership on this important issue and thank Governor Cuomo for signing this measure to protect New Yorkers' pursuit of justice."
The Constitution also Applies this Concept. Someone Impeached or if Acquitted and leaves Office, can't be Pardoned and can be Charged with those Crimes in the State they took place.
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