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Clemency Board Recommends Denial of Charles Graves’ Commutation Request
Summary
The Washington State Clemency and Pardons Board voted 4–1 on March 13, 2026, to recommend that Governor Inslee deny Charles Graves’ request to commute his aggravated first-degree murder sentence, citing a lack of insight and accountability despite supporters’ testimony about his rehabilitation and poor health.
The Washington State Clemency and Pardons Board voted 4–1 on March 13, 2026, to recommend that Governor Inslee deny Charles Graves’ petition for commutation of an aggravated first-degree murder sentence.
Supporters of Graves, who is nearly 80 and in poor health, told the board that he has lived decades without serious infractions, completed extensive prison programming and has strong community support. Volunteer counsel Amy Mann said the petition relied on Graves’ longstanding rehabilitation and medical condition; she told the board, “Charles takes 100% responsibility for murdering his wife,” and emphasized his remorse and long record of good behavior in custody.
But prosecutors and several…
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