| Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced executive clemency decisions for 33 individuals.“After thoroughly reviewing the merits of each case, I have decided to grant 33 individuals executive clemency,” said Gov. Lee. “Each individual case is unique and warranted consideration, and I thank the Board of Parole members for their thoughtful recommendations throughout this process.” Executive clemency decisions are made in consultation with the Tennessee Board of Parole, which issues non-binding recommendations for each case. Individuals who have applied for clemency but are not included in today’s release remain eligible for clemency in the future.The Governor will grant one type of clemency today: |
| Pardon: An official statement of forgiveness; pardons are granted to individuals who have completed their sentences and have been living freely in their communities for at least five years. |
| Additional forms of executive clemency are an exoneration and commutation, which the Governor will not grant in this round of decisions. Additional information on executive clemency may be found here. |
| Executive Clemency Pardons Janet Babb Shawn Baker Shawn Boss Thomas Brady Monty Burks Grant Burnside Jason DeFord Lanisha Edmond Andy Giron-Freay Melissa Halpin Edward Hayes Willie Horton Jeffrey Jackson Joshua Jarvis Nathan Jones Jeffrey Kimbel Jeffrey Kottler Kristy Locklear Robert McEwen Temeka Nixon William Reed Alan Roberts Hector Ruiz Angela Sellers Clark Shepherd Erika Smith Jessica Stanley Matthew Wade Anthony Walton Kennda Watkins Clay Watkins Steven Welch Tenisha Woods |
