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politics2 years ago•5 min saved

Daniel Perry receives 25-year sentence for killing protester in Texas.

Daniel Perry has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for killing a protester in 2020 during racial justice and police brutality protests in downtown Austin, Texas. Perry's lawyers argued in court that he acted in self-defense, but prosecutors pointed to witness testimony that the victim never raised his weapon and said Perry could have gotten away without shooting. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has said he will pursue a pardon for Perry, but the Board of Pardons and Paroles has committed to allowing prosecutors and the victim's family to make presentations before issuing a recommendation.

via CBS News|

#daniel-perry #garrett-foster #governor-greg-abbott

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Daniel Perry to be sentenced for murder of BLM protester.

Daniel Perry, a US Army sergeant, is set to be sentenced for the murder of Garrett Foster, a protester at a Black Lives Matter rally in Austin. Perry's legal team argued self-defense, while prosecutors claimed he initiated the encounter and shot Foster. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has requested a pardon for Perry, citing the state's "Stand Your Ground" law. Unsealed documents show Perry had a history of making racist comments and advocating violence. The Board of Pardons and Paroles will review the case and make recommendations to the governor.

via CNN|

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crime2 years ago•3 min saved

"Controversy Surrounding Daniel Perry Case Continues"

Daniel Perry's attorney has filed a motion for a new trial after he was found guilty of murder for shooting and killing protester Garrett Foster in downtown Austin in July 2020. Perry and his attorney claim the shooting was in self-defense and the defense team attempted to introduce evidence to show Foster's motive, states of mind, and intent. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles to expedite the review process of a pardon for Perry, but Travis County District Attorney José Garza has also requested an appointment with the board over the review process of a pardon for Perry.

via KXAN.com|

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politics2 years ago•1 min saved

"Texas Governor's Pardon Request Sparks Controversy and Outrage"

Travis County District Attorney José Garza has requested an appointment with the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles to present evidence and hear from the family of Garrett Foster regarding the review process of a pardon for Daniel Perry, who was convicted of murdering Foster. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has directed the board to expedite the review process and has requested a pardon for Perry. The pardon process starts with the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, who can submit a recommendation to the governor for approval. A meeting is scheduled to discuss the scheduling of Perry's sentencing hearing.

via KXAN.com|

#daniel-perry #garrett-foster #governor-greg-abbott

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

"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.

via KXAN.com|

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politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Texas Governor's Pardon of Protester's Killer Sparks Controversy.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott's promise to pardon convicted murderer Daniel Perry, who killed Garrett Foster during a protest in Austin, has been called "deeply troubling" by Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza. Perry has been found guilty of murder but not guilty of aggravated assault and has not yet been sentenced. Abbott has instructed the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles to expedite its review of the case and has promised to sign a pardon recommendation as soon as it hits his desk.

via The Hill|

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politics2 years ago•4 min saved

Texas Governor Pushes for Pardon of Convicted Killer in Controversial Case.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has requested a pardon for U.S. Army Sgt. Daniel Perry, who was convicted of murder for shooting and killing Garrett Foster at a Black Lives Matter protest in 2020. Perry's defense team claimed he acted in self-defense, and Abbott cited Texas' strong "Stand Your Ground" law. The state pardons and parole board is reviewing the case, and Abbott expects to approve their recommendation for a pardon. Travis County District Attorney José Garza called Abbott's intervention "deeply troubling," and Perry faces a sentence of up to life in prison.

via NPR|

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politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Texas Governor Pushes for Pardon of Man Convicted in Killing of BLM Protester

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is seeking a pardon for Daniel Perry, an active-duty U.S. Army sergeant who was convicted of murder in the fatal shooting of a protester at a Black Lives Matter protest in 2020. Perry's attorneys argued he had no choice but to shoot Garrett Foster, who was carrying an AK-47-type rifle, for his own protection. Witnesses testified that Foster never raised his rifle at Perry. Abbott slammed the jury's decision to convict Perry and Travis County District Attorney José Garza for pursuing the case. Garza fired back, arguing that the Governor's statement is deeply troubling.

via ABC News|

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crime2 years ago•6 min saved

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.

via Austin American-Statesman|

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crime2 years ago•4 min saved

Army Sergeant Daniel Perry Found Guilty of Murdering BLM Protester in Texas

Daniel Perry, a US Army sergeant, has been found guilty of murdering Black Lives Matter protester Garrett Foster in Austin, Texas, in July 2020. Perry drove into a crowd of people and fatally shot Foster from the driver's side window of his car. Perry's attorneys claimed their client's actions were protected under "Stand Your Ground," but prosecutors argued that Perry instigated the confrontation by driving into a crowd of people. Perry could face life in prison.

via Rolling Stone|

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crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Army Sergeant Daniel Perry Convicted of Murder in Garrett Foster Case.

Uber driver Daniel Perry has been found guilty of murder in the shooting death of Austin protester Garrett Foster in 2020. Perry was also found not guilty of an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection to driving in front of another protester. Perry, who is an Army sergeant, claimed self-defense, saying Foster raised his AK-47 at him. The jury deliberated for 17 hours over two days before reaching its decision. Perry buried his head into the chest of one of his lawyers and sobbed loudly after the verdict was read. Foster's wife, Whitney Mitchell, hugged friends and cried after hearing the verdict.

via Austin American-Statesman|

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Closing arguments imminent in Daniel Perry murder trial.

The Daniel Perry murder trial is coming to a close, with both the defense and state resting their cases. Perry, an Army sergeant, is accused of murdering protester Garrett Foster in July 2020 in downtown Austin. The defense argues that Perry acted in self-defense after being swarmed by protesters, while the state claims Foster was out protesting police violence and was shot by Perry. Closing arguments will begin on Thursday, with each side given 90 minutes to present their case.

via KXAN.com|

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crime2 years ago•3 min saved

Daniel Perry murder trial: Self-defense or murder?

The lead police investigator in the Daniel Perry murder case testified that he didn't arrest Perry the night he fatally shot Austin protester Garrett Foster because it could be argued that it was in self-defense. The final witness in the eight-day trial, David Fugitt, said he felt he needed to do more investigation. One of the key issues in the trial has been that there were no videos or photos taken immediately before Perry shot Foster. Perry faces up to life in prison if convicted.

via Austin American-Statesman|

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