Former President of Honduras Is Freed From Prison After Trump Pardon
The New York Times • 12/2/2025 • Last cited 12/2/2025
Summary
Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, who was sentenced to 45 years in prison for allegedly flooding the U.S. with cocaine, has been released following a pardon from former President Donald Trump, according to The New York Times. The circumstances surrounding the pardon and its implications remain a topic of discussion.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
43 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
The New York Times
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score47/100
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Score BreakdownRisk 35
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 43 days - proven survivor
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