Daniel Perry pardoned for the MURD£R of Garrett Foster by Gov. Greg Abbott

18/02/2025 15 min

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Governor Greg Abbott's decision to pardon Daniel Perry sparked intense debate across Texas and the nation. Perry, a U.S. Army sergeant convicted of killing a protester during a Black Lives Matter demonstration in Austin, claimed self-defense in the highly publicized case. Critics of the pardon argued that it undermined the judicial process, with a jury having reviewed evidence and rendered a conviction. Supporters of Abbott's decision contended that Perry acted to protect himself in a volatile situation and viewed the pardon as correcting a perceived injustice. The move underscored the political and cultural divides surrounding issues of self-defense, public protest, and the limits of executive authority, leaving Texans polarized on the implications for justice and accountability. Merch Store: https://crimsonbrosnetwork.myspreadshop.com/