More from the cited article...

... Abbott, a Republican, had previously previously ordered the board to review Perry's case and said he would sign a pardon if recommended. Under Texas law, the governor cannot issue a pardon without a recommendation from the board, which the governor appoints.

"Texas has one of the strongest Stand Your Ground' laws of self-defense that cannot be nullified by a jury or a progressive district attorney," Abbott said.

Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza blasted the pardon as a "mockery of our legal system."

"The board and the governor have put their politics over justice," Garza said. "They should be ashamed of themselves. Their actions are contrary to the law and demonstrate that there are two classes of people in this state where some lives matter and some lives do not. They have sent a message to Garrett Foster's family, to his partner, and to our community that his life does not matter. "

Abbott's demand for a review of Perry's case followed pressure from former Fox News star Tucker Carlson, who on national television had urged the governor to intervene after the sergeant was convicted at trial in April 2023. Perry was sentenced after prosecutors used his social media history and text messages to portray him as a racist who may commit violence again. ...

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@#2 ... "Texas has one of the strongest Stand Your Ground' laws of self-defense that cannot be nullified by a jury or a progressive district attorney," Abbott said. ...

That's a deflection.

The jury deliberated for two days, and found him guilty.

Usually there is a pardon if the offender shows remorse, or there was a miscarriage of justice. Neither of which I've seen in this case so far.

This pardon seems to be because Tucker Carlson did not like the conviction.

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Why does Gov Abbott seem to be doing Tucker Carlson's bidding?