Texas Gov. Abbott Pardons Man Who Killed Protester

Published MAY 17 2024

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Abbott has shown he has no respect for independent legal proceedings. Especially in light of Perry's racist texts and social media posts becoming public after his conviction, he does not belong out on the street. But Abbott and Perry's other right-wing advocates show they value human life less than they're devoted to bloodlust, bigotry, and criminality.

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Abbott had no choice but to pardon Perry considering Texas law and Travis County DA's eagerness to ignore it while prosecuting this case. The protests grew into riots, and no one could blame Perry for being scared and acting to protect himself. There might've been exculpatory evidence unethically omitted from the trial, as well.

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