Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Biden pardons US veterans convicted under homosexuality law

US President Joe Biden is offering a pardon to thousands of veterans who were convicted under a military law that banned homosexuality.


Announcing the proclamation on Wednesday, the president said he was "righting an historic wrong".


The news comes as Americans across the United States mark Pride Month, which celebrates and commemorates lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender history.


Sally Patterson reports.


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