Texas Gov. Abbott's Controversial Move to Pardon Protester's Killer.

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced on social media that he plans to pardon Daniel Perry, who was convicted of murder in the death of Garrett Foster during a Black Lives Matter protest in Austin. Conservative leaders have rallied behind Perry, claiming he acted in self-defense. However, Foster's mother and her civil attorney find it inappropriate that the two most powerful men in Texas would interfere in a murder trial that's still not over. Perry faces a sentence of up to life in prison.
- Texas Gov. Abbott says he wants to pardon man who killed protester, leaving victim's mother "sick to my stomach" CBS News
- GOP Texas Gov. Moves to Pardon Man Convicted of Murdering Black Lives Matter Protester Democracy Now!
- Former judge shares what's next in Daniel Perry case KVUE.com
- Editorial: Greg Abbott should drop pardon permission request Austin American-Statesman
- Opinion: Is Tucker Carlson the reason Texas Gov. Abbott says he'll pardon a convicted killer? CNN
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