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Clemency board denies Travis Combslast’s petition after victim statements; vote 2–1
Summary
After extensive testimony from the petitioner, supporters and the Gagnon family, the Clemency and Pardons Board voted 2–1 on Dec. 12, 2025, to deny the commutation petition of Travis Combslast, citing the seriousness of the 1996 murder and persistent victim-family trauma.
The Washington State Clemency and Pardons Board on Dec. 12, 2025, denied the commutation petition of Travis Combslast by a 2–1 vote after hearing testimony from the petitioner, support witnesses and multiple members of the victim’s family.
Counsel for Combslast described his decades of programming, leadership in prison cultural and rehabilitation efforts, recent speaking engagements and advocated that changes in sentencing law and Combslast’s age and record of institutional work…
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