Pardons Nominee Earns Senate Approval Despite Opposition

Shapiro pick for Board of Pardons wins Pa. Senate approval despite opposition from public defenders, clemency advocates

Opponents to John O’Brien II’s nomination say the doctor’s work as a state witness disqualifies him for the role.

Pa. pardons board appointee faces backlash over juvenile rehabilitation views

Opponents to John O’Brien II’s nomination say the doctor’s work as a state witness disqualifies him for the role.

Pardons nominee earns Senate approval despite opposition

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Senate on Wednesday confirmed John S. O’Brien II to the Board of Pardons, dooming a pressure campaign from clemency advocates seeking to defeat his nomination. Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, nominated O’Brien, a doctor and attorney who has made a career as a state’s witness in high-stakes cases. The state Senate voted 38 to 10 to confirm his nomination, with only Democrats in opposition. O’Brien is registered to vot…

PA Senate Approves Pardon Board Member Despite Opposition From Some

Opponents to John O’Brien II’s nomination say the doctor’s work as a state witness disqualifies him for the role.

Shapiro Board of Pardons pick wins Senate approval

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Senate on Wednesday confirmed John S. O’Brien II to the Board of Pardons, dooming a pressure campaign from clemency advocates seeking to defeat his nomination.