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The governor of Mississippi is the head of government of Mississippi [2] and the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. [2] The governor has a duty to enforce state laws, [3] and the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Mississippi Legislature, [4] to convene the legislature at any time, [5] and, except in cases of treason or impeachment, to grant pardons and reprieves.
On his last day as governor in 2012, Barbour granted pardons, clemency, or early release to 203 people convicted of crimes, including murder, rape and armed robbery. Barbour's actions included 19 people convicted of murder. [94] Pardons by governors are not uncommon; the issue in this case is the number of pardons compared to former governors.
The governor of Mississippi is the head of government of Mississippi and the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces.The governor has a duty to enforce state laws, and the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Mississippi Legislature, to convene the legislature at any time, and, except in cases of treason or impeachment, to grant pardons and reprieves.
On his last day as governor in 2012, Haley Barbour granted 208 pardons, clemency or early release for people convicted of crimes including murder, rape and armed robbery. Barbour's actions included 19 people convicted of murder. [17] Pardons by governors are not uncommon; the issue in this case is the number of pardons compared to former ...
Earl Leroy Brewer (August 11, 1869 – March 10, 1942) was the Governor of Mississippi from 1912 to 1916. Elected as a Democrat , he was unopposed in the primary and won the governorship without ever making a single public campaign speech.
The pardons were given to Walter Bryson, Shavona Corbin, Paul Cree and Artimus Quick. Their convictions were tied to a range of offenses, including larceny, robbery, drugs and driving while impaired.
Mississippi Governor Barbour denied their earlier petition for clemency after the Parole Board recommended against pardon or commutation of sentence. [7] Dan Turner, a spokesman for Barbour, stated the governor has been "very consistent in not substituting his judgment of guilt or innocence over the court" in pardoning criminals in the past. [1]
Anna Wolfe won a Pulitzer for exposing how Mississippi spent its federal welfare money. Now former Gov. Phil Bryant is trying to force her to reveal her sources, and she may go to jail for refusing.