HUGE: Governor Greg Abbott Will Pardon Army Sergeant Who Killed BLM Protestor

Republican Governor Greg Abbott of Texas is seeking the legal options of pardoning Army Sergeant Daniel Perry.

Perry was recently convicted of murdering a BLM protestor who was carrying an assault rifle.

Abbott stated “I am working as swiftly as Texas law allows regarding the pardon of Sgt. Perry.”

Read his full message here:

I am working as swiftly as Texas law allows regarding the pardon of Sgt. Perry. pic.twitter.com/HydwdzneMU

— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) April 8, 2023

Here’s what Fox News reported:

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Saturday that he intends to seek a pardon for an Army Sergeant recently convicted of murder for shooting a Black Lives Matter protester during an anti-police demonstration in 2020.

“I am working as swiftly as Texas law allows regarding the pardon of Sgt. Perry,” the Texas Republican tweeted Saturday along with a statement on how his office will go about a pardon.

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Abbott said in his tweet that pardons in Texas must be recommended by the Board of Pardons and Paroles.

“I have made that request and instructed the board to expedite its review,” Abbott said.

BREAKING REPORT: Governor Abbott announces he will pardon Army Sergeant Daniel Perry.

Perry was wrongly convicted of first degree murder for acting in self defense and shooting an armed BLM protester while his car was surrounded by a BLM mob.

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— Proud Elephant 🇺🇸🦅 (@ProudElephantUS) April 8, 2023

Trending Politics covered the story too:

Moments ago, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced he will work to pardon the former Army Sergeant Daniel Perry, who was convicted of murdering a BLM protestor during the 2020 riots.

“I am working as swiftly as Texas law allows regarding the pardon of Sgt. Perry,” Gov. Abbott announced in a tweet posted Saturday.

His tweet contained a statement that explained how the Texas Constitution allows the Governor to issue a pardon if it is recommended or approved by the Board of Pardons and Paroles.

The Republican governor is waiting for his pardon request to be approved.

BREAKING: Texas Governor Greg Abbott just announced he is now working to Pardon Sgt. Daniel Perry.

Thank you Governor Abbott. pic.twitter.com/3XGRJOlg4e

— TEAM USA 🇺🇸 (@__TEAM_USA) April 8, 2023