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1 month ago

Clemency board unanimously recommends commutation for Albert Spears to 2031, with restitution and no-contact conditions The Washington State Clemency and Pardons Board voted 5–0 on March 12, 2026, to recommend that Governor consider commuting Albert Spears’ sentence effective in 2031, conditioned on payment of restitution to a surviving victim and maintenance of no-contact orders; the recommendation is advisory to the governor.

The Washington State Clemency Board has voted unanimously to recommend commuting Albert Spears' sentence to 2031, sparking a heated debate on justice, rehabilitation, and victim rights.

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Citizen Portal News Washington

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1 month ago

Clemency board recommends pardon for Dominic LaPreme, 4–1, citing ongoing penalties and family hardship After testimony from petitioner Dominic LaPreme, his attorney and family, the board voted 4–1 to recommend a pardon to the governor, citing continued collateral consequences — loss of contracts, limits on coaching and inability to travel to Canada — despite demonstrated rehabilitation.

The Washington State Clemency and Pardons Board has recommended a pardon for Dominic LaPreme, highlighting the devastating impact of his 25-year-old convictions on his family and future opportunities.

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Citizen Portal News Washington

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1 month ago

Clemency board recommends commutation for 'Mr. Comes Last' after members change votes The Washington State Clemency and Pardons Board voted 3–1 to recommend commutation for the petitioner identified in the record as "Mr. Comes Last," after Board Member Rhonda Salveson changed her previous position and cited rehabilitation and remorse.

The Washington State Clemency and Pardons Board has taken a groundbreaking step by recommending commutation for "Mr. Comes Last," following a surprising vote change that highlights his remarkable rehabilitation and remorse.

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Citizen Portal News Washington

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1 month ago

Board recommends commutation for Jeffrey Brinkley after split deliberations, 4–1 After lengthy testimony from petitioner Jeffrey Brinkley, family witnesses and the prosecutor, the Clemency and Pardons Board voted 4–1 to recommend commutation; the prosecutor opposed the petition citing the violence and victim impact in the 2011 case.

In a contentious 4–1 vote, the Washington State Clemency and Pardons Board has recommended commutation for Jeffrey Brinkley, who claims to have transformed his life after a history of addiction and violence.

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Citizen Portal News Washington

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1 month ago

Board recommends commutation for Jeffrey Brinkley after testimony on rehabilitation and victim impacts After hearing testimony from petitioner Jeffrey Brinkley, his brother and the prosecution, the Washington Clemency and Pardons Board voted 4–1 to recommend commutation to the governor, citing rehabilitation, reentry plans and family support despite the prosecutor’s opposition.

The Washington State Clemency and Pardons Board has recommended commutation for Jeffrey Brinkley, citing his decade-long rehabilitation and a solid reentry plan, despite opposition from the prosecution.

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Citizen Portal News California

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1 month ago

Board hears reinstatement petition from former OTA convicted of stalking; record submitted for deliberation At a public hearing Feb. 26 the California Board of Occupational Therapy heard testimony from petitioner Anait (Anna) Khudagulyan, who pleaded guilty/was convicted on stalking charges in 2017. The board admitted documentary exhibits (conviction, sentencing, supervised‑release records, CE transcripts) and closed the record; the board moved to deliberate in closed session.

The California Board of Occupational Therapy is deliberating whether to reinstate Anait Khudagulyan's license after her 2017 stalking conviction, raising questions about rehabilitation and professional readiness.

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Citizen Portal News Connecticut

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2 months ago

Connecticut Board of Pardons and Paroles hears dozens of cases; majority of applicants receive pardons At its Feb. 4, 2026 absolute pardon session the Connecticut Board of Pardons and Paroles heard dozens of applicants, weighed victim statements and supervision histories, and granted a majority of the applications while denying or continuing others for reasons including recent supervision, repetitive conduct, or state’s-attorney objections.

The Connecticut Board of Pardons and Paroles granted the majority of pardons during a historic Zoom session, highlighting the power of rehabilitation and the impact of victim statements.

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Citizen Portal News Connecticut

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4 months ago

Connecticut Board of Pardons and Paroles grants most requests, denies several after victim input and record concerns At a Dec. 9, 2025 pardon session, the Connecticut Board of Pardons and Paroles tentatively granted pardons to most applicants but denied several after board questioning and victim-family testimony. A prominent denial followed emotional statements from the family of a man killed in a 2017 crash.

The Connecticut Board of Pardons and Paroles granted most applicants a second chance, but emotional victim testimonies led to several poignant denials that highlight the ongoing impact of crime.

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