By: Michaela Paukner, [email protected]//September 15, 2020//
By: Michaela Paukner, [email protected]//September 15, 2020//
Gov. Tony Evers pardoned nine more people this week, raising the total number of people he’s pardoned to 65.
The Governor’s Pardon Advisory Board heard from applicants virtually on Aug. 18 and recommended candidates for pardon to Evers.
On Tuesday, his office announced that Evers pardoned the following nine people:
The Pardon Advisory Board held another virtual meeting on Tuesday morning. Members heard from applicants and then met in closed conference to make their recommendations.
The Wisconsin Constitution grants the governor the power to pardon individuals convicted of a crime. A pardon is an official act of forgiveness that restores some of the rights that are lost when someone is convicted of a felony, including the right to own a gun, serve on a jury, hold public office and hold certain professional licenses. A pardon does not result in an expungement. Follow @WLJReporter