Kim Kardashian helps New Jersey woman among 36 individuals granted clemency by Governor Phil Murphy.
Kim Kardashian is no stranger to helping those behind bars gain freedom with her advocacy towards criminal justice reform. On Monday, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy granted clemency to 36 individuals, including 33 pardons and three commutations, in what is considered his first use of his pardon power. "Today, we rededicate ourselves to ensuring that New Jersey is the state for second chances," said Governor Murphy.
All pardon recipients were freed from criminal justice system involvement for more than 10 years.Among the 36 pardoned, Kim Kardashian had a helping hand with one New Jersey woman, Dawn Jackson. Jackson was arrested in 1999 and convicted of murder. Sentenced in 1999 to a term of incarceration of 30 years without parole eligibility. She was granted commutation of her prison sentence and will now begin a period of parole supervision until March 23, 2029.
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