Texas parole board unanimously recommends pardon for Daniel Perry, an Army sergeant convicted of murdering a BLM protester in 2020; Governor to decide.
Severe T-Storm Watch for ALL of Central Texas until 5 pm. Storms will be capable of producing large hail and damaging winds. Stay aware!In effect from 7 am Thursday to 7 am Friday for the possibility of flooding rain. 1.5 to 3" possible, isolated higher amounts.The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles unanimously recommended a full pardon and restoration of firearm rights for U.S.
State Sen. Sarah Eckhardt accused the governor of pardoning "a murderer" and called it "a stunning and dangerous abrogation of the rule of law." Garrett Foster's mother, Sheila Foster, said at the time that Abbott's pardon request was another way they were unable to get peace or justice. She said the family had received incessant and painful messages from strangers both online and in-person.
"I am baffled actually, I just cannot believe this is my life and this is what's happening. and it has got me overwhelmed with anxiety and the ability to move on," Sheila Foster said in February 2024. "I would absolutely love to get some closure and some justice in this deal."During his trial, Perry admitted to shooting Foster while driving for Uber through the Austin protest, but claimed he acted in self-defense. Foster was armed at the time he was killed.
Since Abbott accepted the parole board's recommendation, Perry will be released from prison and have his rights fully restored.
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