New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced a major clemency plan that would wipe out the criminal convictions of thousands of people.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced the launch of a major clemency plan that would wipe out the criminal convictions of thousands of people. This will affect thousands of inmates convicted of crimes that are no longer considered illegal.State officials say that the initiative will be category-based depending upon the offense.Murphy made the announcement from St. James AME Church in Newark on Juneteenth.
A clemency board of judicial and prison reform experts has also been formed to identify those asking to be pardoned or to have their sentences commuted. "But the bottom line is yes, we and I are looking for individuals who have been rehabilitated or who could be giving back to their communities, but instead are being unjustly held back by our criminal system," Murphy said. "To these individuals, to everyone in New Jersey, I promise you this.
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