Governor Bill Lee Grants Pardons to Local Residents, Including Murder Convict

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee granted pardons to four individuals, including DeAndre Brown, the executive director of Shelby County's Office of Reentry. Brown, who founded the nonprofit LifeLine to Success, helps former inmates reintegrate into society. The governor reviewed each case in consultation with the Tennessee Board of Parole and granted two types of clemency: pardons and commutations to parole eligibility. The pardons signify forgiveness for completed prison sentences, while commutations expedite parole eligibility. The remaining applicants will remain eligible for future clemency.