Texas Governor Pushes for Pardon of Army Sergeant Convicted of Murder in BLM Protest

Travis County District Attorney José Garza criticized Texas Governor Greg Abbott's attempt to pardon Daniel Perry, an Army sergeant convicted of murder in the shooting of a Black Lives Matter protester. Garza said that a jury decides whether a defendant is guilty or innocent, not the governor. Perry's sentencing date will be set by prosecutors and state District Judge Clifford Brown. Garza promised the Foster family that he will continue to push for a justice system that treats everyone equally, including Garrett Foster. Abbott's announcement came after calls from national conservative voices, including Fox host Tucker Carlson and Kyle Rittenhouse.