Dinesh D'Souza

Thursday February 10, 2022

A controversial nonprofit for Capitol riot defendants makes changes after criticism

Cynthia Hughes, seen here wearing a "Due Process Denied" shirt, has become a regular on Steve Bannon's show, where she has described the Jan. 6 defendants as "political prisoners." On a recent episode, Hughes announced changes to the Patriot Freedom Project after receiving criticism. War Room/Screenshot by NPR hide caption

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A controversial nonprofit for Capitol riot defendants makes changes after criticism

February 10, 2022 • The Patriot Freedom Project has raised around $900,000 for people charged in the Capitol riot. After NPR reported that charity experts saw "red flags" with the group, they announced changes.

Thursday May 31, 2018

Trump Pardons Dinesh D'Souza, Who Pleaded Guilty To Campaign Finance Fraud

Conservative filmmaker and author Dinesh D'Souza speaks during the final day of the 2014 Republican Leadership Conference on May 31 of that year in New Orleans. Earlier that month, he had pleaded guilty to campaign finance fraud. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption

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Trump Pardons Dinesh D'Souza, Who Pleaded Guilty To Campaign Finance Fraud

May 31, 2018 • President Trump said the conservative commentator was "treated very unfairly by our government." He also said he is considering pardons for Martha Stewart and former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.

Thursday January 23, 2014

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Conservative Writer D'Souza Indicted On Campaign Fraud Charges

January 23, 2014 • Author and filmmaker Dinesh D'Souza, a vocal critic of President Obama, is accused of making illegal contributions in a 2012 Senate race. Authorities say he also made false statements about the contributions.