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Connecticut Board of Pardons and Paroles grants most pardon requests, denies one after victim testimony
Summary
At its Jan. 7, 2026 absolute-pardon hearing, the Connecticut Board of Pardons and Paroles granted pardons to the majority of applicants heard that day and denied at least one application after victims described long-term harm. Decisions are tentative pending record checks.
The Connecticut Board of Pardons and Paroles convened a virtual absolute-pardon hearing on Jan. 7, 2026, and granted pardons to most applicants heard that day while denying a high-profile request after emotional victim testimony.
Chairperson Nancy Turner opened the session by reminding applicants that a board pardon is “neither a finding of innocence nor an exoneration” and that any tentative grant is subject to record checks by the Connecticut State Police Bureau of Identification. Officer Dickey, the hearing coordinator, explained procedural rules for testimony, swearing, and the order of cases; most applicants were heard individually and briefly, often accompanied by counsel.
Applicants described varied paths to rehabilitation. Travis Golden, who told the board he has been sober for a decade and is active as a father and community volunteer, received a full and absolute pardon. Attorney statements and applicant testimony emphasized long…
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