Clemency board recommends commutation for Jeffrey Brinkley, voting 4–1

Mar 12, 2026

After extended testimony and deliberation, the Washington State Clemency and Pardons Board voted 4–1 to recommend commutation for Jeffrey Brinkley, citing his stated rehabilitation and an established re‑entry plan; prosecutors opposed commutation at this time.

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The Washington State Clemency and Pardons Board voted 4–1 on March 12 to recommend commutation of Jeffrey Brinkley’s sentence to the governor, after hearing testimony from the petitioner, family witnesses, and the prosecuting attorney.

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