Ex-pardon czar Ed Martin rips claims of clemency corruption, laments admin losing early momentum: ‘Everybody’s tired’

Fuente: New York Post

WASHINGTON — Former US pardon attorney Ed Martin likened accusations about cash for clemency plaguing President Trump’s orbit to the “Russia hoax” and lamented that the administration lost momentum from its early days to dramatically transform the government. Martin, 56, who stepped down as pardon attorney last month, blasted a scathing “60 Minutes” report this month about the rise of so-called “pardon brokers,” who charge clients exorbitant fees to leverage their ties to Trump world and claim they can secure clemency. 3 Former US pardon attorney Ed Martin defended President Trump from accusations of pay for clemency schemes running wild in his orbit.