Criminal Justice
Gov. Greg Abbott granted clemency to 8 Texans. George Floyd wasn’t on the list
Posted on · Floyd could still be eligible for a pardon at a later date, but it's not clear if Abbott was still considering the request.
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Criminal Justice
George Floyd could be pardoned for a 2004 Houston arrest if Gov. Greg Abbott signs off
Posted on · The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles unanimously recommended a posthumous pardon for a 2004 drug arrest made by a now-indicted ex-Houston police officer whose case history is under scrutiny following a deadly drug raid.
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Governor Abbott Weighs Parole Board’s Advice On Inmate’s Fate
Posted on · Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, recommended unanimously that Abbott commute the death sentence
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In Rare Move, Texas Parole Board Recommends Clemency For Death Row Inmate Thomas Whitaker
Posted on · For the first time since 2007, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles voted to recommend a lesser sentence for a death row inmate