LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Community activist Christopher 2X was granted a full pardon from President Donald Trump, his name appearing in a long list of presidential pardons released by the White House Wednesday night.
According to a release from the press secretary, Trump pardoned the well-known Louisville activist for federal cocaine charges.
The release said 2X is a powerful example of the possibility of redemption, pointing out he has now dedicated his time to preventing violence and promoting peace in the community.
"I’m extremely grateful to be pardoned by President Trump. I’ve worked hard for the past 20 years for peace and justice and to help those impacted by gun violence, especially children," 2X said.
2X thanked Sen. Rand Paul, Spalding University President Tori Murden, UofL Hospital’s Chief of Surgery Dr. J. David Richardson and former U.S. Air Force Brigadier General Rob Givens for their support of him.
"This pardon is the culmination of hard work and perseverance on the part of many, including the diligent work of my staff and me for the last several year," Paul said. "As someone who made a choice to change his life for the better and then dedicated that life to lifting up his community, there is truly no one more deserving of this honor."
Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin pardoned 2X of his state charges last year.
Also pardoned were Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort and longtime associate Roger Stone.
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