Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Ill., called President Biden’s action a display of the president’s “continued disregard for our justice system and rule of law.”
“Illinois’ history of corruption has marred our state with controversy and public distrust,” he wrote.
“Leniency towards public officials who have abused their power – like Rita Crundwell – only further erodes the integrity of our institutions.”
“Commuting her 20-year sentence is a slap in the face to all the hardworking police officers, firefighters, city workers, and residents of Dixon,” he added.
Referring to prisoners being let out during Covid, the President stated, “These commutation recipients, who were placed on home confinement during the COVID pandemic, have successfully reintegrated into their families and communities and have shown that they deserve a second chance.”
