Donald Trump granted pardons to Tanner Mansell and John Moore Jr., two shark divers previously convicted of theft for releasing 19 sharks and a grouper from a fisherman’s longline. Their actions, intended to save marine life, were mischaracterized as theft, leading to felony convictions that affected their rights. The pardons, praised by the men's attorneys, acknowledge the mistake in prosecuting the duo, citing their good intentions and highlighting concerns over the legality of the fishing gear used.
"We never stopped fighting, and justice has finally prevailed... We are thrilled the White House considered our arguments and determined this was an unjust prosecution."
"This case never should have been filed... These gentlemen made an honest mistake and were trying to save sharks from what they believed to be an illegal longline fishing setup."
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