Why Can't This Man Get Clemency?

It's not because he's a serial killer.  Or because his life without parole sentence for a first-time, nonviolent drug offense makes sense or keeps us safer.  Or because he hasn't rehabilitated himself in the last 20 years he's been in prison.

It's because the Office of the Pardon Attorney advised the president to deny his commutation request -- after misleading the White House about the judge and prosecutor's support for a shorter sentence.

That's the appalling story of Clarence Aaron, revealed in this in-depth investigation by reporter Dafna Linzer.  Today, you can listen to her talk about Clarence's story and the problems in the clemency process and the pardon attorney's office.

FAMM is calling for a congressional investigation and reform.