Tag: clemency

Alabama Governor Ivey Declines Clemency, Execution of Mr. Lee Carried Out for 1998 Murders

17 Sep 2026 7:25 p.m. · Source: Alabama Governors Office

Governor Kay Ivey refused to use her clemency powers and directed the Corrections Commissioner to proceed with Mr. Lee's death sentence for the 1998 capital murders of Jimmy Ellis and Elaine Thompson.

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Media Monitor: Colorado Governor Grants Clemency to Election Denier Tina Peters

15 May 2026 5:57 p.m. · Source: Washington Post

The Washington Post is reporting that Colorado Gov. Jared Polis granted clemency to Tina Peters, a former county clerk and 2020 election denier, who faced pressure from President Donald Trump for a pardon.

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