*Missouri Governor — Michael L. Parson*

Office of Communications

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*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*

December 20, 2024

*Governor Parson Grants 16 Pardons, Approves Nine Commutations *

*(JEFFERSON CITY, MO)* – Closing out the final pending clemency petitions of his administration, Governor Mike Parson today granted 16 pardons and approved nine commutations 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 16 pardons and nine commutations, Governor Parson denied 23 clemency petitions. The Governor's Office now effectively holds *_zero_ pending **clemency petitions*. When Governor Parson was sworn into office, he inherited a clemency backlog of *more than 3,500* and received hundreds more since. In total, he has taken action on* nearly 4,000* clemency petitions. Governor Parson prioritized providing individuals an answer, whether approved or denied. 

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* Final Announcement of Parson Administration Pardons and Commutations.pdf [ [link removed] ]
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*Contact: Johnathan Shiflett*

Deputy Communications Director/Press Secretary 

Mobile: 573-508-4323

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.governor.mo.gov

 
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