Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued his pardon after the unanimous recommendation by the state's Board of Pardons and Paroles.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday pardoned Daniel Perry, an Army sergeant sentenced to 25 years in prison for shooting and killing a protester in 2020. The Republican governor issued his pardon after a unanimous recommendation by the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles. The Board also unanimously voted to recommend a full restoration of Perry's firearm rights.
Prosecutors also presented social media posts and messages that they said showed Perry's state of mind before the shooting. He had searched for phrases including 'protest in austin today,' 'protest in dallas today' and 'protesters in seattle get shot.'Members of the Board of Pardons and Paroles 'delved into the intricacies of Perry's case' before arriving at their decision, the board said in a statement.
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