By: Michaela Paukner, [email protected]//February 3, 2021//
Thirty-seven more people have received pardons from Gov. Tony Evers.
Evers has granted 144 pardons to date. The most recent group testified virtually before the Governor’s Pardon Advisory Board on Dec. 11 and Jan. 8. The board forwarded on its recommendations to Evers for final consideration, and he pardoned the following people on Wednesday:
Evers said he was glad to pardon this group and continue the Pardon Advisory Board’s work to give people second chances. He said he and the board have seen an overwhelming desire from pardon applicants to move forward, give back and make peace with their pasts.
The Pardon Advisory Board meets virtually every month. The next meeting is scheduled for Friday starting at 8:30 a.m. It will air live on WisconsinEye. Follow @WLJReporter