crime-and-justice1 month ago
Avery and Dassey Seek Sentence Reductions via Wisconsin Commutation Board
Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey have formally applied for sentence reductions through the Wisconsin governor’s commutation advisory board. Avery’s request requires a judge’s signature in Manitowoc County, while Dassey’s juvenile commutation petition was forwarded by a judge without comment. The board, reinstated by Gov. Tony Evers in April 2026, meets next week to review these and other cases.