US President Trump defends the pardon, calling Hernandez's treatment 'harsh' and backing his political ally's party.
Hernandez, who was serving a 45-year sentence for drug conspiracy, received ‘full and unconditional pardon’, lawyer says.
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Authorities in the United States have released former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who was serving a lengthy prison sentence for drug trafficking, after US President Donald Trump pardoned him.
Honduran ex-president Juan Orlando Hernández released from US prison after Trump pardon
Former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández Freed After Trump Pardon
Honduran ex-president pardoned by Trump is released from US prison
Trump to pardon ex-Honduras leader serving drug trafficking sentence in US
Trump pardons former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández - UPI.com
Trump says he will pardon ex-Honduras president convicted of drug trafficking
Trump to pardon convicted former Honduran president Hernandez - UPI.com
What is Honduras president accused of and why has Trump pardoned him?
El expresidente de Honduras Juan Orlando Hernández, indultado por Trump de su condena por narcotráfico, sale de prisión
Trump says he will pardon former Honduran president convicted on drug charges
