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[–] Rentlar@lemmy.ca 3 points 7 months ago

O'Brien says "a combination of bad characters, bad substances, and just going through a really tough time emotionally" led to her conviction for smuggling narcotics into Canada.

Definitely a plus for a CEO with a veritable record of experience in 'logistics'.

Jokes aside, I fully agree, how is anyone supposed to recover and return to society if a criminal record keeps them out of it? A number of stories highlight the rough and convoluted process of applying for a pardon.