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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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New Jersey Monitor

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…

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abc 6 Philadelphia

Gov. Murphy pardons 33 and commutes 3 women's sentences in first use of clemency

The clemency comes after Murphy set up a special review board under an executive order aimed at bringing cases deserving of a pardon or commutation in June.

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Insider NJ

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 Residents convicted of outdated, ineffective drug war violations are encouraged to apply for clemency through New Jersey’s Clemency Advisory Board.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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Politico

New Jersey governor pardons nearly three dozen in first clemency act

“My only regret is we did not get to this day sooner,” Gov. Phil Murphy said.

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realnewsnow.com

NJ Governor Murphy Grants First Pardons in Historic Move

New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday pardoned 33 people and commuted the sentences of three women, one of whom was supported by Kim Kardashian, in the first use of his clemency authority during his administration.

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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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New Jersey Gov. Murphy pardons 33 and commutes 3 women's sentences in first use of clemency

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Governor Murphy grants clemency to 36, with 'fairness and not favor' as guide • New Jersey Monitor

Governor Murphy grants clemency to 36, with 'fairness and not favor' as guide • New Jersey Monitor

Gov. Murphy pardons 33 and commutes 3 women's sentences in first use of clemency

Gov. Murphy pardons 33 and commutes 3 women's sentences in first use of clemency

NJHRC: Governor Murphy’s pardons are historic step to right wrongs of New Jersey’s drug war - Insider NJ

NJHRC: Governor Murphy’s pardons are historic step to right wrongs of New Jersey’s drug war - Insider NJ

New Jersey governor pardons nearly three dozen in first clemency act

New Jersey governor pardons nearly three dozen in first clemency act

NJ Governor Murphy Grants First Pardons in Historic Move

NJ Governor Murphy Grants First Pardons in Historic Move

New Jersey governor pardons 33 and commutes 3 sentences, including case supported by Kim Kardashian

New Jersey governor pardons 33 and commutes 3 sentences, including case supported by Kim Kardashian

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