Texas Governor's Pardon Plan for Convicted Killer Sparks Controversy.
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has requested an expedited review of the conviction of Army sergeant Daniel Perry, who was found guilty of murder in the fatal shooting of Black Lives Matter protester Garrett Foster in Austin in 2020. Perry's attorneys have filed a motion for a new trial, arguing that the defense team was not allowed to introduce evidence they believe showed Foster repeatedly instigated confrontations and harassed other drivers on the streets before the night of the deadly shooting. The victim's family and the Travis County District Attorney's office are calling for the full legal process to play out first, including sentencing and an appeal.
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