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| Wednesday, December 24, 2003 |
Lenny Bruce's personal Yom Kippur
Jewish comedian Lenny Bruce, who went down in history for his trailblazing comedic stylings in the 1960's, has finally been forgiven. Bruce was posthumously pardoned Tuesday by New York Gov. George Pataki for his 1964 obscenity conviction. "Freedom of speech is one of the greatest American liberties and I hope this pardon serves as a reminder of the precious freedoms we are fighting to preserve as we continue to wage the war on terror," Pataki said. It's important to note that it was the first posthumous pardon in New York state history. It's also important to note that Pataki is seeking re-election.
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