Coverage dated May 15, 2024 to May 16, 2024

Texas governor pardons Daniel Perry, convicted of shooting and killing protester in 2020

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued his pardon after the unanimous recommendation by the state's Board of Pardons and Paroles.

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Forbes
Texas Pardons Convicted Killer Of Black Lives Matter Protester (opens Forbes)
Published May 15, 2024
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The convict was sentenced to 25 years in prison one year ago.
NBC News
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott pardons Daniel Perry, Army sergeant convicted of murdering protester in 2020 (opens NBC News)
Published May 15, 2024
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a pardon for Army sergeant Daniel Perry, convicted of murder in the fatal shooting of protester Garrett Foster in downtown Austin in July 2020
Kokomo Tribune
Texas governor pardons ex-Army sergeant convicted of killing Black Lives Matter protester (opens Kokomo Tribune)
Published May 15, 2024
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has pardoned a white ex-Army sergeant convicted of murder for fatally shooting an armed demonstrator in 2020 during nationwide protests against racial injustice. Abbott had previously
NBC New York
Gov. Abbott pardons man convicted of killing BLM protester in Austin (opens NBC New York)
Published May 15, 2024
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Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott pardons an ex-Army sergeant convicted of killing Black Lives Matter protester in Austin in 2020.
KVIA El Paso
Gov. Greg Abbott pardons Daniel Perry, veteran who killed police brutality protester in 2020 (opens KVIA El Paso)
Published May 15, 2024
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By William Melhado, The Texas Tribune May 16, 2024 "Gov. Greg Abbott pardons Daniel Perry, veteran who killed police brutality protester in 2020" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, p…
CNN
Gov. Abbott pardons Daniel Perry for 2020 fatal Black Lives Matter protest shooting after recommendation from pardons board (opens CNN)
Published May 15, 2024
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The Texas Board of Pardons has recommended a full pardon to Daniel Perry, a US Army sergeant who was sentenced to 25 years in prison after being convicted of murdering a protester at a Black Lives Matter rally in 2020.
Time
Abbot Pardons Ex-Army Sergeant Who Killed BLM Protester (opens Time)
Published May 15, 2024
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbot issued a full pardon to a former U.S. Army sergeant convicted of murder for shooting an armed demonstrator in 2020.
ABC 7 New York
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott pardons Daniel Perry, veteran who killed police brutality protester in 2020 (opens ABC 7 New York)
Published May 15, 2024
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Gov. Greg Abbott pardoned Daniel Perry, the former U.S. Army sergeant convicted of killing veteran Garrett Foster during a BLM protest in Austin.
KOB 4
Texas parole board recommends full pardon for ex-Army sergeant convicted of killing Black Lives Matter protester in 2020 (opens KOB 4)
Published May 15, 2024
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Texas parole board recommends full pardon for ex-Army sergeant convicted of killing Black Lives Matter protester in 2020.
RedState
BREAKING: Texas Gov Abbott Pardons US Army Sergeant Convicted of Murder for Shooting Armed BLM Protester (opens RedState)
Published May 15, 2024
Anchorage Daily News
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott pardons former Army sergeant convicted of killing Black Lives Matter protester (opens Anchorage Daily News)
Published May 15, 2024
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The shooting set off fierce debate in 2020, amid the demonstrations sparked by a white Minneapolis police officer’s killing of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man.
The New Republic
Greg Abbott’s Pardon of Daniel Perry Includes a Dark Detail (opens The New Republic)
Published May 15, 2024
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The Texas governor is pardoning a self-identified racist who killed a Black Lives Matter protester. But that’s not all that comes with the pardon.
France 24
Texas governor pardons man who murdered Black Lives Matter protestor (opens France 24)
Published May 15, 2024
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a full pardon Thursday for a former US Army sergeant convicted of murder for fatally shooting an armed demonstrator in 2020 during nationwide protests against police violence…
Fox7 Austin
Daniel Perry trial: Gov. Abbott issues full pardon, restoration of civil rights (opens Fox7 Austin)
Published May 15, 2024
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a full pardon to Army Sgt. Daniel Perry, who was convicted last April of murdering Black Lives Matter protestor Garrett Foster.
New York Times
Read the Texas Governor’s Pardon (opens New York Times)
Published May 15, 2024
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Gov. Greg Abbott pardoned a man who was convicted of fatally shooting a protester during a Black Lives Matter demonstration in the summer of 2020, fulfilling a promise he made last year amid pressure from conservatives.
KOB 4
Texas governor pardons ex-Army sergeant convicted of killing Black Lives Matter protester in 2020 (opens KOB 4)
Published May 15, 2024
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Texas governor pardons ex-Army sergeant convicted of killing Black Lives Matter protester in 2020.
KEYT Santa Barbara
Texas governor pardons for ex-Army sergeant convicted of killing Black Lives Matter protester (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)
Published May 15, 2024
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Texas governor pardons for ex-Army sergeant convicted of killing Black Lives Matter protester
UPI
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott pardons Daniel Perry for killing Black Lives Matter protester in 2020 (opens UPI)
Published May 15, 2024
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday pardoned Daniel Perry who had been sentenced to 25 years in prison for murdering a Black Lives Matter protester in 2020.
New York Post
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott pardons ex-Army sergeant convicted of killing Black Lives Matter protester in 2020 (opens New York Post)
Published May 15, 2024
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbot on Thursday pardoned a former US Army sergeant convicted of fatally shooting an armed Black Lives Matter demonstrator in 2020.
The Guardian
Texas governor pardons man who killed Black Lives Matter protester in 2020 (opens The Guardian)
Published May 15, 2024
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Greg Abbott on Thursday pardoned Daniel Perry, who has been held in prison on 25-year sentence since 2023 murder conviction
The Daily Caller
Greg Abbott Pardons Army Vet Convicted Of Shooting Armed BLM Rioter (opens The Daily Caller)
Published May 15, 2024
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Republican Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas pardoned an Uber driver who shot and killed a gun-wielding protester during a July 2020 riot Thursday.
Rolling Stone
Daniel Perry, Who Murdered Black Lives Matter Protester, Pardoned by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (opens Rolling Stone)
Published May 15, 2024
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has pardoned Daniel Perry, who was convicted of murdering Black Lives Matter protester Garrett Foster in 2020.
Fox News
Texas Gov. Abbott issues full pardon for Army sergeant who killed BLM protester (opens Fox News)
Published May 15, 2024
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a full pardon for former U.S. Army Sergeant Daniel Perry. He was convicted of murder in the shooting death of a BLM rioter.
New York Times
Texas Governor Pardons Man in Fatal Shooting of Protester in 2020 (opens New York Times)
Published May 15, 2024
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The man, Daniel S. Perry, was convicted of killing a protester during a Black Lives Matter demonstration in Austin.
Newsweek
Greg Abbott blasted for new pardon: "Worse than Rittenhouse" (opens Newsweek)
Published May 15, 2024
Newsweek's feed description
The Texas governor granted a full pardon to Daniel Perry, a U.S. Army sergeant who was found guilty of killing a Black Lives Matter protester.

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