New Jersey Gov. Murphy pardons 33 and commutes 3 women's sentences in first use of clemency
- New Jersey Governor Murphy pardoned 33 individuals and commuted 3 women's sentences in his first use of clemency.
- The clemency actions emphasize Murphy's approach to criminal justice reform.
- These actions are part of a broader effort to address issues within the justice system.
- The decisions reflect a significant step in Murphy's administration regarding clemency.
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Governor Murphy grants clemency to 36, with 'fairness and not favor' as guide • New Jersey Monitor
Abdur Azim was among the 33 people that Gov. Phil Murphy pardoned on Dec. 16, 2024. (Dana DiFilippo | New Jersey Monitor)Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday pardoned 33 people and shortened the prison sentences of three more, the first time he has exercised his clemency powers in his seven years in office. The people granted clemency have criminal records for all sorts of offenses, from shoplifting to murder, with a majority having convictions for non-vi…
NJHRC: Governor Murphy’s pardons are historic step to right wrongs of New Jersey’s drug war - Insider NJ
Earlier today, Governor Murphy pardoned or commuted the sentences of 33 residents, with the significant majority of pardons for non-violent drug-related offenses. Today’s pardons are the first by Governor Murphy and more are possible. Residents convicted of outdated, ineffective drug war violations are encouraged to apply for clemency through New Jersey’s Clemency Advisory Board. In[...]
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New Jersey governor pardons 33 and commutes 3 sentences, including case supported by Kim Kardashian
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has pardoned 33 people and commuted the sentences of three women, one of whom was supported by Kim Kardashian, in the first use of
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