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Texas Governor Abbott Pardons Man for 2020 Protest Shooting

May 17, 2024 1 min read

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has pardoned Daniel Perry, a former U.S. Army sergeant, who was convicted of the murder of Garrett Foster during a Black Lives Matter protest in Austin in 2020. The pardon was granted after the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles unanimously recommended it, along with the restoration of Perry's firearms rights. Perry, who had been sentenced to 25 years in prison in 2023, claimed he acted in self-defense when he encountered the protesters while working as a rideshare driver.

The board's recommendation came after Abbott had requested a review of Perry's case, citing Texas' "Stand Your Ground" laws, which he argued should protect individuals like Perry from conviction. The governor's decision to pardon Perry was informed by this law, which allows individuals to use force in self-defense without retreating. Following the pardon, Perry is legally permitted to carry and possess firearms once again.

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