Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's push to pardon Daniel Perry, who was convicted of murder by a jury on Friday, comes amid pressure from conservatives.
, the district attorney whose office prosecuted Perry decried Abbott’s actions as “deeply troubling.”
“In our legal system, a jury gets to decide whether a defendant is guilty or innocent – not the Governor,” said Travis County District Attorney José Garza, who ranThe timeline for a possible pardon is not entirely clear. Typically, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, whose membersIn this case, Abbott asked the board to launch a review of Perry’s case.
Some attorneys said it’s unusual to launch the pardon process so early, as people normally must wait to apply until after serving their sentence. Perry, who faces life in prison, is still awaiting sentencing and it’s not clear whether he will appeal the conviction. His attorney did not respond to a request for comment.
On Twitter, Abbott — a former Texas Supreme Court justice and state attorney general — said Perry doesn’t have to wait until his appeals are exhausted.
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