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crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Daniel Perry faces sentencing for fatal shooting at BLM rally.

The sentencing hearing for Daniel Perry, who was found guilty of murder in the shooting death of Austin protestor Garett Foster in 2020, began on Tuesday. Perry faces up to 99 years in prison, but Governor Greg Abbott has vowed to pardon him if a request is sent to him from the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles. Perry, an Army sergeant, claimed self-defense when he shot Foster five times with a handgun. The board is reviewing Perry's case.

via Austin American-Statesman|

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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