Pardon board denies most clemency requests, recommends a few pardons and two commutations
At its March 10, 2025 series of regional hearings, the Committee on Parole considered clemency, pardon and commutation requests. The board recommended a small number of pardons with firearm restoration, recommended two commutations to 99 years, set one case aside for legal review, and denied the bulk of applications presented.
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The Committee on Parole met March 10, 2025 in a series of regional hearings and by video to consider multiple clemency, pardon and commutation requests. The board recommended a small number of pardons with restoration of firearms, recommended two commutations to 99 years, set one case aside pending legal clarification, and denied most other applications after victim or prosecutorial opposition or because members said petitioners had not met the board’s standards.
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