Trump Mulling Full Pardon for Boxing Legend Johnson
President Donald Trump said Saturday that he was considering “a Full Pardon!” for boxing’s first black heavyweight champion, more than 100 years after Jack Johnson was convicted by an all-white jury of “immorality” in connection with one of his relationships. Trump tweeted that actor Sylvester Stallone had called him to share Johnson’s story. The president said Johnson’s “trials and tribulations were great, his life complex and controversial.” The president added: “Others have looked at this over the years, most thought it would be done, but yes, I am considering a Full Pardon!” …