"Texas Governor to Pardon Daniel Perry: What You Need to Know About the Pardon Process"

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Board of Pardon and Paroles to expedite the review process of a pardon for Daniel Perry, who was found guilty of murder in the shooting of former Air Force veteran and Black Lives Matter protester, Garrett Foster. Perry's attorneys argued the shooting was in self-defense. There is no clear timeline on how long the review process will take, but legal experts say this is the first time Abbott has recommended a pardon review process. The board can submit a pardon recommendation to the governor, who then can approve the pardon.