Abbott announced the pardon for Daniel Perry, who fatally shot a protestor during 2020 demonstrations. Perry, a former U.S. Army sergeant, had been serving a 25-year sentence for the killing of Garrett Foster.
The pardon stirred controversy as it was deemed a case of self-defense by Abbott, despite Perry's murder conviction for the killing of Foster during the protests against police violence and racial injustice.
Gov. Abbott's decision to pardon Perry raised concerns over justice and fairness, with the Travis County District Attorney criticizing it as a political move that undermines the legal system.
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