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Clemency board recommends pardon for Dominic LaPreme, citing collateral harms to family and business
Summary
After testimony from petitioner Dominic LaPreme, his counsel and family, the board voted 4–1 to recommend a pardon to the governor, noting restrictions that impede his business and family life (including contracts on military bases and travel to Canada).
The Washington State Clemency and Pardons Board voted 4–1 to recommend a pardon for petitioner Dominic LaPreme, who told the board that longstanding convictions continue to prevent him from contracting with military and government entities and from traveling to Canada to visit family.
LaPreme, represented by attorney Kurt Bennett, said he was 18 at the time of the offenses and described rehabilitation in custody and post-release: "I've built…
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