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Governor's Christmas pardons an odd mix, short list

Having earlier mentioned Gov. Rick Perry's relative historical indifference to clemency petitions, I should point out that the Governor issued eight Christmastime pardons this year granting clemency to:Cory Gibson Brazeal, 31, of Fort Worth, was convicted in 1998 of resisting arrest at the age of 19. He received 30 days in jail which was probated for one year, and paid a $100 fine. He is granted a full pardon.Natalie Ann Dukate, 33, of Dallas, was convicted of possession of marijuana in 1996 at the age of 20 and in 1997 at the age of 21. She received three days in jail and paid a $1,500 fine for the first offense, and 180 days in jail which was probated for 180 days, and paid a $300 fine for the second offense. She is granted a full pardon. Dan Warren Luper, 52, of Burleson, was convicted of burglary of a motor vehicle in 1975 at the age of 18...continue to full post

Full post as published by Grits for Breakfast on December 28, 2009 (boomark / email).