Texas Governor to Pardon Army Sergeant Convicted of Murdering BLM Protestor
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An Army sergeant has been convicted of murdering a Black Lives Matter protestor in 2020. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced his intention to pardon the sergeant, citing his service in the military and the need to protect law enforcement. The decision has been met with criticism from civil rights groups who argue that it undermines justice and sends a message that violence against protestors will be tolerated.
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