Missouri Governor ? Michael L. Parson

Office of Communications

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 6,?2024

Governor Parson Grants Three Pardons for Month of August

(JEFFERSON CITY, MO) ? For the month of August 2024, Governor Mike Parson granted three pardons pursuant to Article IV, Section 7 of the Constitution of the State of Missouri. Official documents have been filed with the appropriate government agencies and have been sent to the individuals.?

In addition to granting three pardons, Governor Parson denied nine clemency applications. The Governor's Office holds fewer?than 100 pending clemency applications. When Governor Parson was sworn into office, he inherited a clemency backlog of?more than 3,500?and has received hundreds more since. Governor Parson has prioritized providing individuals an answer, whether approved or denied.?

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