Pardon of Doug Stamper

On July 18, 2017, U.S. President Claire Underwood pardoned former White House Chief of Staff Doug Stamper for his involvement in the killing of Zoe Barnes after he recanted on his confession to the murder. Underwood was criticized for pardoning Stamper after she dismissed U.S. Attorney Lynette Jacobs for dropping charges against him in exchange for a quid pro quo.
During their meeting after the pardon, Underwood asked Stamper to assassinate former U.S. Secretary of State Catherine Durant to prevent her from testifying before a grand jury investigating Underwood, and because she was considering a primary challenge against her in the 2020 presidential election.
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