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Board recommends commutation for Jeffrey Brinkley after testimony on rehabilitation and victim impacts

Washington State Clemency and Pardons Board · March 12, 2026
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After hearing testimony from petitioner Jeffrey Brinkley, his brother and the prosecution, the Washington Clemency and Pardons Board voted 4–1 to recommend commutation to the governor, citing rehabilitation, reentry plans and family support despite the prosecutor’s opposition.

The Washington State Clemency and Pardons Board voted 4–1 to recommend commutation to the governor for Jeffrey Brinkley after hearing detailed testimony from Brinkley, his brother Daniel and a prosecuting attorney who opposed clemency at this time.

Brinkley read a prepared statement taking responsibility for past crimes, including robbery and kidnapping, and described more than a decade of sobriety and rehabilitation in…

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