Gov. Whitmer grants 22 clemency requests, including first pardons

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The pardons, which set aside convictions, were the governor's first.

Louis Aguilar
The Detroit News
December 24, 2022

A woman who completed time for non-violent offenses while she was a victim of human trafficking is among four people pardoned by the Michigan Gov. Whitmer, marking the first time the newly re-elected Democrat has set aside a conviction.

On Friday afternoon, Whitmer announced she granted 22 requests for clemency, which includes the four pardons and 18 who have received commutations.

A pardon sets aside a conviction. All four people pardoned by the governor have served their sentences.

“As a former prosecutor, I’ve worked with law enforcement and criminal justice advocates to build a smarter and more equitable justice system within our state,” Whitmer said in a statement. "People should take responsibility for their actions and pay their debts to society if they’ve made a mistake, but I’ve also firmly believed that people deserve second chances."

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A full list of pardons and commutations is listed in the article. I'm glad she pardoned Leslie Fontain King who committed offenses while a victim of human trafficking.

[Johnny2X2X]

1. Well done

Using her power to right wrongs instead of reward donors and the politically connected.