Ex-Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández released from US prison after Trump pardon
BBC • 12/2/2025 • Last cited 12/2/2025
Summary
Ex-Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández was released from US prison following a pardon from former President Donald Trump, despite being convicted in March 2024 for conspiring to import cocaine and possessing machine guns, according to the BBC. The details surrounding the pardon and its implications remain a topic of discussion.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
44 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
BBC
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score47/100
Related Story Timeline
- 2025-12-02Ex-Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández released from US prison after Trump pardon (current)
- 2025-12-09Honduras Issues Warrant for Juan Orlando Hernández (The New York Times)
Score BreakdownRisk 35
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 44 days - proven survivor
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