Texas Governor Considers Pardoning Daniel Perry for Murder Conviction

Daniel Perry has been found guilty of murder in the shooting death of Austin protester Garrett Foster. Gov. Greg Abbott has announced that he would approve a pardon for Perry if a request was sent to him from the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles. Perry's attorneys said he was defending himself when he shot Foster because Foster raised his rifle at him. Prosecutors said Perry instigated the incident by driving toward a group of marchers and that Foster was defending himself when he approached Perry's car. The trial was controversial due to issues of self-defense and accusations of manipulation of evidence.