Board recommends commutation for Jeffrey Brinkley after split deliberations, 4–1
After lengthy testimony from petitioner Jeffrey Brinkley, family witnesses and the prosecutor, the Clemency and Pardons Board voted 4–1 to recommend commutation; the prosecutor opposed the petition citing the violence and victim impact in the 2011 case.
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The Washington State Clemency and Pardons Board voted 4–1 on March 12, 2026, to recommend commutation for Jeffrey Brinkley, following multiple hours of testimony, witness statements and prosecutorial remarks.
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