Former President Donald Trump has issued a pardon to two divers from South Florida who were previously convicted of theft for freeing marine life. The divers, identified as [Divers' Names - if available, otherwise remove], encountered a fisherman's longline several miles offshore. They discovered 19 sharks and a large grouper entangled on the line. Believing the animals were being subjected to inhumane treatment, the divers cut the line and released the marine life.
However, the fisherman pressed charges, leading to the divers' conviction for theft and interfering with his fishing equipment. The case sparked debate, with some arguing the divers were acting out of compassion, while others maintained they violated the law. The pardon from Trump effectively absolves the divers of their crimes, erasing their convictions from the record. The reasons behind the pardon were not immediately clear, but it's likely to reignite the debate surrounding the case and the ethical considerations of intervening in commercial fishing practices.
Trump Pardons Divers Convicted of Freeing Sharks
President Trump has pardoned two South Florida divers who were convicted of theft. The divers freed 19 sharks and a grouper from a fisherman's longline. The incident occurred several miles off the coast, leading to charges against the divers for interfering with fishing equipment. The pardon effectively nullifies their convictions.
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