Gov. Abbott pardoned Daniel S. Perry for fatally shooting a protester during a BLM demonstration, following Board of Pardons and Paroles' recommendation, citing self-defense in a state with a strong stand your ground law.
Despite presenting evidence of racist comments by Perry and psychological evaluations describing him as a 'loaded gun', the board recommended a pardon, leading to criticism from the victim's family's lawyer.
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