Clemency Board Recommends Denial of Charles Graves’ Commutation Request
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.
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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.
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