Unsealed documents reveal Daniel Perry's racist and violent social media comments.
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Unsealed court documents reveal that Daniel Perry, who was convicted of killing an Austin protester, made racist comments and threats of violence towards protesters in the months leading up to the shooting. Perry, a U.S. Army sergeant, sent text messages and social media posts containing racist and anti-Muslim messages, including a desire to shoot looters and cut off the ears of people who committed suicide by him. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has pledged to pardon Perry, but it is unclear if the newly revealed evidence will affect the decision. Perry has not yet been sentenced.
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