On Thursday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott pardoned former Army Sergeant Daniel Perry in the shooting death of a BLM rioter in 2020.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday issued a full pardon for a former U.S. Army sergeant convicted of murder in the shooting death of an armed protester during a 2020 Black Lives Matter march.
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Perry was convicted of murder last month in the 2020 shooting death of 28-year-old Garrett Foster, who was legally carrying an AK-47 rifle through downtown Austin during a summer of nationwide riots.
Perry was sentenced to 25 years in prison for Foster's murder.
Foster was seen on camera pointing the AK-47 at Perry's window at "low ready" as a crowd surrounded Perry's vehicle. Perry argued he acted in self-defense; prosecutors said he acted rashly.
Here was Foster talking with a reporter about his AK-47.
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Here is the press release and the proclamation from the Texas governor, who said he was working to secure Perry's release last year:
And a statement from Texas AG Kan Paxton:
The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles unanimously recommended that Perry be pardoned, and the governor immediately acted upon the recommendation.
They believe, based on their investigation, that Perry was wrongly arrested, tried, and convicted, and that Texas' Stand Your Ground law should have exonerated him.
Perry's attorney, Douglas K. O'Connell, said his client is 'thrilled and elated to be free' and 'optimistic for his future.'
'He wishes that this tragic event never happened and wishes he never had to defend himself against Mr. Foster's unlawful actions,' O'Connell said. 'At the same time, Daniel recognizes that the Foster family is grieving. We are anxious to see Daniel reunited with his family and loved ones.'
Hopefully, this entire business is behind us and Perry can live a quiet and peaceful life.
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