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Alabama Board of Pardons & Paroles denies most paroles, grants limited pardons and voting-rights relief
Summary
At its Oct. 14 meeting in Montgomery, the Alabama Board of Pardons & Paroles denied the bulk of parole requests, set reset dates for many applicants, and granted a small number of pardons and voting-rights restorations — several pardons included relief from habitual-offender and firearms disabilities.
The Alabama Board of Pardons & Paroles met Oct. 14 in Montgomery and acted on a full docket of pardon and parole requests, denying most parole petitions while granting a limited number of pardons and narrowly tailored relief.
Chair Hal Nash convened the meeting at 8:30 a.m. Board members Darryl Littleton and Gabrelle Simmons were recorded as present; Nicole Lewis served as board secretary. The Board approved minutes from its Oct. 9 meeting by majority vote.
In individual decisions the Board granted “voting rights only” relief to David L. Byrd (AIS# 106601) and Tyson B. Eaton (AIS# 287938). The Board granted pardons that included relief from the habitual-offender act and firearms disabilities to Joseph C. Springer (AIS# 147174), Joseph L. Rodgers (AIS# 260563) and Timothy W. McCain (AIS# 821768) where noted. Several pardon requests were denied, including John W. McDaniel Jr. (AIS# 825183), Jennifer M. Bush (AIS# 274073) and James K. Duke (AIS# 274679).
Most parole requests were denied, with the Board assigning reset review dates in many cases. Examples include Richard J. Patton (AIS# 296532) denied with a reset date of October 2026; Tyrome Brown (AIS# 272954) denied with a reset date of October 2027; Anthony Love (AIS# 123314) denied with a reset date of October 2028; and Darrius Mack (AIS# 152355) denied with a reset date of October 2029. A handful of denials were recorded with no reset date specified (for example Pedro C. Castro, AIS# 322485; Lee E. Carthon, AIS# 281823).
The Board reviewed a published list of parolees declared delinquent and docket hearing lists that recorded prior actions, waivers and removals for scheduled cases. Board materials and the docket list document prior decision history and case statuses presented at the hearing.
Votes at a glance (selected entries): - David L. Byrd (AIS# 106601): voting rights only granted; supporters and opponents presented (support: Byrd; opposition: Bill Lisenby, VOCAL; Sarah Deneve, VSO at the Attorney General's Office). - Willie Miles (AIS# 201550): parole granted with special conditions (see separate item for details). - Joseph C. Springer (AIS# 147174): pardon granted with relief from habitual-offender and firearms disabilities. - Joseph L. Rodgers (AIS# 260563): pardon granted with similar relief noted. - Tyson B. Eaton (AIS# 287938): voting rights only granted. - John W. McDaniel Jr. (AIS# 825183): pardon denied. - Richard J. Patton (AIS# 296532): parole denied, reset 10/2026. - Anthony Love (AIS# 123314): parole denied, reset 10/2028. (Full docket outcomes recorded in meeting materials.)
The Board adjourned at 1:40 p.m.; its next meeting was scheduled for Oct. 15, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. at 301 South Ripley Street in Montgomery.
