Following are the names of the Puerto Rican nationalists who became eligible for immediate release from prison after accepting Mr. Clinton's clemency offer yesterday, along with their sentences and date of sentencing. All were convicted on weapons and conspiracy charges, along with interference with interstate commerce.
Elizam Escobar, 60 years in prison on Feb. 18, 1981.
Ricardo Jimenez, 90 years in prison on Feb. 18, 1981.
Adolfo Matos, 70 years in prison on Feb. 18, 1981.
Dylcia Noemi Pagan, 55 years in prison on Feb. 18, 1981.
Alicia Rodriguez, 55 years in prison on Feb. 18, 1981.
Ida Luz Rodriguez, 75 years in prison on Feb. 18, 1981.
Luis Rosa, 75 years in prison on Feb. 18, 1981.
Carmen Valentin, 90 years in prison on Feb. 18, 1981.
Alberto Rodriguez, 35 years in prison on Feb. 18, 1981.
Alejandrina Torres, 35 years in prison on Feb. 18, 1981.
Edwin Cortes, 35 years in prison on Oct. 4, 1985.
anybody ever wonder why Bill Clinton pardoned these people.