Pardon Granted to Ex-Soldier Daniel Perry for Fatal Shooting at BLM Protest

Austin, Texas – A former US Army sergeant and Uber driver, Daniel Perry, who was sentenced to 25 years for shooting and killing a Black Lives Matter protester in 2020, has been granted a full pardon by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. Abbott cited the state’s “Stand Your Ground” self-defense law in his proclamation, a law known for being one of the most robust in the United States. Following a unanimous recommendation for a pardon and …

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“Pardon” Granted to Ex-Army Sergeant Daniel Perry in Controversial Protester Killing Case

Austin, Texas – Former Army sergeant Daniel Perry, who was found guilty of killing a Black Lives Matter protester in downtown Austin in 2020, was released from prison just one hour after Governor Greg Abbott signed a pardon proclamation on Thursday. The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles swiftly recommended the pardon for Perry’s murder conviction, leading to his release from the Mac Stringfellow Unit in Rosharon, Texas. Perry, who claimed self-defense in the shooting …

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Gay Ghanaian Granted Asylum: Escape and Hope in New Homeland

Accra, Ghana – A gay man who fled Ghana to escape persecution for his sexual orientation has found a safe haven after being granted asylum. The man, whose identity has not been disclosed for safety reasons, faced severe discrimination and threats to his life due to his sexual orientation in Ghana. This news comes as a sigh of relief after a long and arduous journey towards safety and acceptance. Upon arrival in the new country …

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Indigenous Community Outraged After Day Parole Granted to Penticton Woman Who Killed Great-Grandson’s Mother

Penticton, British Columbia – Laurie Wilson and her husband, Dan Wilson, stood on the steps of the Penticton Courthouse to express their frustration over the parole of Roxanne Louie’s murderer, Grace Robotti. The Parole Board of Canada’s decision to grant Robotti day parole after serving only seven years of a life sentence has stirred outrage among Louie’s family and the community. Louie, an Indigenous woman, was beaten to death with a crowbar and struck 26 …

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Parole Granted, Then Rescinded for KK’s Corner Killer: A 2023 Top 10 Story

Lake Charles, Louisiana – The story of Thomas Cisco, the man sentenced to 90 years in prison for the 1997 triple homicide at KK’s Corner, took a surprising turn when his parole was granted and then rescinded the next day. Cisco’s victims, including store employees and a 14-year-old girl, were part of the senseless tragedy that unfolded in 1997. His case has been mired in legal battles and contentious issues, from multiple verdicts to conflicts …

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